The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas by Louis Menand
"The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas" is a historical account of the development of pragmatism, one of America's most significant philosophical movements. The book explores the lives and intellectual journeys of four influential thinkers - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., William James, Charles Sanders Peirce, and John Dewey. The narrative centers around the Metaphysical Club, a conversational group these men formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1872. Through their discussions, they developed the pragmatist belief that ideas are not mere reflections of reality but tools for action and problem-solving. The book also examines how their ideas influenced American thought and policy in areas such as law, education, and social reform.
The 9361st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 546
- Words
- 165,000
- Original Language
- English
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- Pulitzer Prize for History (Pulitzer Prize)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))