On the Shelf at CCBC Libraries
The American Pragmatists by Call Number: B832 .M57 2013
C. I. Lewis in Focus by Call Number: B945.L454 R66 2007
Cornel West by Call Number: E185.86 .C676 2001
Dewey's Enduring Impact by Call Number: B945.D44 D4955 2011
Peirce on Signs by Call Number: P85.P38 P44 1991
Films at CCBC Libraries
- The American Pragmatists: C. S. Peirce, William James, and John Dewey In this program, world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and Columbia University professor Sidney Morgenbesser discuss the nuances of pragmatic philosophy as expressed by three of America’s finest thinkers. Morgenbesser examines Peirce’s theory of meaning and the concept of fallibilism that supports the changing nature of truth. James’s concept of meaning, knowledge, and truth is examined within the context of the usefulness of particular conceptual schemes. The discussion of Dewey focuses on the human quest for warranted beliefs, and his philosophy of education—a bottom-up approach that bases instruction on a child’s real problems and experiences.
- John Dewey: An Introduction to His Life and Work Dewey earned a philosophy PhD. at Johns Hopkins and taught at the University of Michigan. His wife encouraged his interest in social justice, and he developed a pragmatic notion of truth, influenced by William James's doctrine that beliefs are habits.
Library Databases
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new windowArticles on any subject. This is a good place to start.
- Arts & Humanities DatabaseArticles on arts like visual arts, architecture, design, music, literature, and theatre,
and humanities like history, philosophy, and cultural studies. - Humanities International Complete This link opens in a new windowArticles and ebooks about humanities topics like arts, history, language, law, literature, philosophy, and politics.
- Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowViewpoint essays, topic essays, and news and magazine articles on controversial issues. Browse for topics or search.
- Social Science DatabaseArticles on social science topics like communication, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.
Online at CCBC Libraries
Believing and Acting by Publication Date: 2012-01-01100 Years of Pragmatism by
Publication Date: 2009-12-01
Peirce, Pragmatism, and the Logic of Scripture by Publication Date: 1998-05-07
Dewey's Meta-Physics by Publication Date: 1988-01-01
Peirce, Semeiotic and Pragmatism by Publication Date: 1986-10-22
