American Thought

American Thought: From Puritanism to Pragmatism is a comprehensive book written by Riley Woodbridge that explores the evolution of American philosophical thought from the Puritan era to the rise of Pragmatism. The book covers a wide range of topics including religion, politics, ethics, and social issues, and provides readers with an in-depth analysis of the major ideas and thinkers that have shaped American intellectual history.Beginning with the Puritan era, the book examines the religious and philosophical beliefs of the early settlers and their impact on American culture. It then moves on to the Enlightenment period, discussing the influence of European thinkers such as John Locke and Immanuel Kant on American thought.The book then delves into the 19th century, exploring the rise of Transcendentalism and the emergence of new philosophical movements such as Pragmatism. The author highlights the contributions of key figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, William James, and John Dewey, and analyzes their impact on American intellectual history.Throughout the book, Woodbridge emphasizes the importance of context and situates each philosophical movement within its historical and cultural milieu. He also provides critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each movement, and evaluates their lasting impact on American thought.Overall, American Thought: From Puritanism to Pragmatism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of American intellectual history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major philosophical movements and thinkers that have shaped American thought, and offers insights into the cultural, political, and social contexts that influenced their development.1915. Puritanism; early idealism; deism; materialism; realism; transcendentalism; evolutionism; modern idealism; pragmatism; notes on the new realism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.