Naturalism and pragmatism

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Naturalism and pragmatism

Jay Schulkin

Palgrave Macmillan, 2012

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 288-322) and index

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Description

As a working neuroscientist, Jay Schulkin's ambitious exploration offers reflections on the pragmatic tradition from a fresh perspective, to present not only a scientist's take on the pragmatic tradition, but also a pragmatist's take on the evolution of human problem solving.

Table of Contents

Introduction Pragmatism and Naturalism Amidst Social Sensibilities C. S. Peirce: A Warranted Perspective on the Culture of Inquiry Evolutionary Origins: Oriented to Kinds Cephalic Capabilities and Medical Decision Making: Endlessly Imperfect Psychobiology: A Jamesian Self-Regulatory View Social Smarts, Moral Sentiments, Social Constructs Evolution, Devolution, and Human Progress Conclusion: Adaptation, Well-Being, and Social Hope Notes References Index

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  • NCID
    BB10496559
  • ISBN
    • 9781137026484
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Basingstoke
  • Pages/Volumes
    xv, 336 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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