William James on Democratic Individuality

ISBN-13: 9781316501696 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 252 str.

Stephen S. Bush

Opis

William James' original vision of individuality undergirds a philosophy of democracy and pluralism that advocates individual and collective responsibility for our social arrangements, our religion, and our morality. This book will appeal to those interested in modern American philosophy, and in both historical and current debates about politics and democracy.

Spis treści

Preface; Abbreviations of James' works; Introduction; 1. The political James; 2. Collective responsibility and truth; 3. Collective responsibility for morality; 4. Moral objectivity; 5. Individuals and responsibility; 6. Sensitivity to strangers; 7. Individuality and social change; 8. Heroes and citizens; 9. Religion and motivation; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.