Bøger i SUNY series in American Philosophy and Cultural Thought serien

A fresh and rigorous interpretation of William James's ethical theory, showing how experimenting with life's opportunities can transform one's self and life.

Illuminating study of the ideas and influences of a near-forgotten American philosopher.

This critical reader brings together both essential as well as under-recognized writings from the work of Don Ihde, one of the most important contemporary thinkers on technology and human experience.

Combines phenomenology with the "enactivist" approach to consciousness theory and recent emotion research to explore the way self-motivated action plans shape selective attention, exploration, and ultimately the mind's interpretation of reality - in philosophy, psychology, cultural awareness, and our personal lives.

Argues that truth, moral right, political right, and aesthetic value may be understood as arising out of a naturalist account of humanity, if naturalism is rightly conceived.

This critical reader brings together both essential as well as under-recognized writings from the work of Don Ihde, one of the most important contemporary thinkers on technology and human experience.

Demonstrates the extent to which Josiah Royce's ideas about race were motivated explicitly in terms of imperial conquest.

Illustrates how William James's philosophical pragmatism can help to resolve issues in everyday contemporary life.

A full account of the Metaphysical Club, featuring the members' philosophical writings and four critical essays.

Presents a new and unique method for developing principles to be applied in creating and increasing value.

A holistic reinterpretation of Santayana's thought in terms of a dramatic philosophy of life.

Argues that a pluralistic understanding of truth can foster productive conversations about common concerns involving religion, science, ethics, politics, economics, and ecology without falling into relativism.