Project Gutenberg 2023-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 214 Caldwell, William 1863 1942 14001356 Pragmatism and idealism $aLondon :$bAdam and Charles Black, $c1913. Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Pragmatism and Idealism" by William Caldwell is a philosophical examination written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricacies of Pragmatism, its connections to Idealism, and the broader philosophical discourse of the time. Caldwell delves into the development of Pragmatism, discussing its implications for human thought and society, and critiques the limitations of Rationalism. The opening portion of the book introduces Pragmatism, outlining its historical backdrop and how it has gained prominence in philosophical circles. Caldwell discusses the foundational ideas that Pragmatism hinges on, such as the view that truth is subjective and shaped by human experience and practicality, contrasting it with Rationalism. He highlights key figures in the Pragmatist movement, including William James and John Dewey, and asserts that while Pragmatism emphasizes human action and utility, it also grapples with criticisms and challenges it faces in establishing a coherent philosophical account. The author sets the stage for a deeper analysis of Pragmatism's interplay with other philosophical doctrines, particularly within the context of modern societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20160705083104caldwell 1913 GB Reading ease score: 40.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Idealism Pragmatism B Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics 680401 2025-07-28T12:50:19.899404 text/html 639311 2023-11-08T20:37:10 text/html 506049 2025-07-28T12:50:30.423413 application/epub+zip 512730 2025-07-28T12:50:22.236392 application/epub+zip 339933 2025-07-28T12:50:21.102458 application/epub+zip 536861 2025-07-28T12:50:36.062331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480012 2025-07-28T12:50:29.494377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 540258 2025-07-28T12:50:18.348419 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 520406 2023-11-08T20:37:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15310 2025-07-28T12:50:36.293338 application/rdf+xml 7417 2025-07-28T12:50:21.366428 image/jpeg 1715 2025-07-28T12:50:21.234399 image/jpeg 475135 2025-07-28T12:50:19.949403 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog