Reason and Reality
Realism and Idealism in Pragmatic Perspective
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:22nd Mar '05
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Reason and Reality expounds a pragmatic metaphysics that offers a new approach to this subject's traditional objective of providing us with a secure cognitive grip on the nature of reality. The characteristic nature of this metaphysical approach lies in its commitment to the idea that the requisite security is best and most reliably provided by functional considerations of pragmatic efficacy service the aims and purposes of rational inquiry and effective communication.
The great current revival of pragmatism is beginning to bear new fruit. Rescher's thoughtful development of a sweeping and sophisticated new metaphysics offers promise of integrating science with values. A wonderfully perceptive and articulate book. -- John Lachs, Vanderbilt University
In this important new study, Nicholas Rescher adds another chapter to his longterm project of integrating metaphysical realism and epistemic idealism in a neo-Peircean pragmatic framework. Exemplary for its clarity, comprehensiveness, and meticulous exposition, Rescher's inquiry into fundamental problems of ontology is sure to be widely discussed for its invaluable insights on the nature of reality and its methodological lessons about the scope and limits of scientific philosophy. -- Dale Jacquette, Editor, American Philosophical Quarterly
ISBN: 9780742545069
Dimensions: 231mm x 161mm x 19mm
Weight: 386g
180 pages