Values and powers : re-reading the philosophical tradition of American pragmatism /

: This book shows how much and in what sense values are related to powers and powers are related to values in American pragmatism. The proposed re-reading of American pragmatism will facilitate a novel understanding of it as a philosophical movement and, by showing its truly humanistic, democratic, and pro-social character, the stronger impetus for current rethinking of values is being provided.
: 1 online resource (xvi, 202 pages) : Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-195) and index. : 9789042027466 : Available to subscribing member institutions only.