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John Dewey's Philosophy: Especially the Quest for Certainty

John Dewey's Philosophy: Especially the Quest for Certainty

Horne, Herman Harrell

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Philosophy

ISBN10: 1025759044
ISBN13: 9781025759043
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Dewey's Philosophy: Especially the Quest for Certainty provides a critical and scholarly examination of the philosophical framework developed by one of America's most influential thinkers. Written by Herman Harrell Horne, this work primarily focuses on Dewey's 1929 Gifford Lectures, exploring the transition from traditional metaphysics to a pragmatic, experimental approach to knowledge.

Horne delves into the core tenets of Dewey's instrumentalism, analyzing how The Quest for Certainty represents a departure from the search for absolute truths in favor of practical inquiry and problem-solving. The text evaluates Dewey's critique of the spectator theory of knowledge and his emphasis on the relationship between action and thought. As a contemporary response to Dewey's burgeoning influence, this study offers valuable insights into the intellectual debates of the early 20th century, contrasting idealistic perspectives with the rising tide of pragmatism. Scholars and students of American philosophy will find this an essential resource for understanding the evolution of modern epistemology and the profound impact of Dewey's ideas on education, logic, and social theory.

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