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OverviewA sustained reflection on philosopher John William Miller and the metaphysical presuppositions and implications of democracy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael J. McGandyPublisher: State University of New York Press Imprint: State University of New York Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.463kg ISBN: 9780791465370ISBN 10: 0791465373 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 15 September 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsThe Active Life is a remarkable achievement and a timely contribution to contemporary philosophy. It is, at once, a first-rate introduction to an important but neglected figure in American thought, John William Miller, and a cutting-edge treatment of the intertwined topics of action, symbols, history, and democracy. Miller's metaphysics of democracy is here articulated in reference to Emerson, Whitman, James, and Dewey; its viability is defended against the influential critiques of Rorty and other contemporary thinkers who are insistent upon severing the link between democracy and metaphysics. A tradition of American thought running (at least) from Royce through Hocking to Miller is, in this finely written study, dramatically extended into the twenty-first century. The salience of this evolving framework to our time and place, including our most pressing political questions, is demonstrated at every turn. """The Active Life is a remarkable achievement and a timely contribution to contemporary philosophy. It is, at once, a first-rate introduction to an important but neglected figure in American thought, John William Miller, and a cutting-edge treatment of the intertwined topics of action, symbols, history, and democracy. Miller's metaphysics of democracy is here articulated in reference to Emerson, Whitman, James, and Dewey; its viability is defended against the influential critiques of Rorty and other contemporary thinkers who are insistent upon severing the link between democracy and metaphysics. A tradition of American thought running (at least) from Royce through Hocking to Miller is, in this finely written study, dramatically extended into the twenty-first century. The salience of this evolving framework to our time and place, including our most pressing political questions, is demonstrated at every turn.""" Author InformationMichael J. McGandy is Associate Managing Editor for Norton Professional Books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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