The Ends of Philosophy: Pragmatism, Foundationalism and Postmodernism Paperback

Lawrence E. Cahoone

This book engages the confrontation between the foundationalist aims of traditional philosophy, the postmodern critique, and the pragmatic attempt to maintain a form of non-foundational inquiry. Through readings of the work of Peirde, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Buchler, Derrida, Rorty, and others, the author examines the nature and scope of philosophically relevant knowledge. * Ambitious and important work, by a respected philosopher. * Presents a clear and thoughtful analysis of key philosophical traditions. * Examines the nature and scope of philosophically relevant knowledge.

English

Wiley-Blackwell