The book delves into the intersection of Hegel's philosophical insights and scientific perspectives on the origins of existence. It examines how Hegel's ideas can enhance our understanding of the very first moments of reality, offering a unique lens through which to interpret scientific findings. By bridging philosophy and science, the author aims to illuminate the complexities of existence and the implications of Hegelian thought in contemporary discussions.
Exploring the intersection of literature and pragmatism, this book delves into the narratives of Henry James, highlighting how his characters and settings reflect the philosophical ideas of contemporaries like Charles Peirce and William James. Set against the backdrop of postwar industrial change, it reveals how James crafted his unique version of pragmatism through fiction, intertwining themes of individuality, society, and truth. Gregory Phipps illustrates how James's work encapsulates a pivotal era in American intellectual history, enriching the understanding of pragmatist thought.
Set against the backdrop of the University of Iceland, this college football team defies conventions with its unique members and leadership. The head coach is a woman, challenging traditional norms, while the athletic director's lack of qualifications adds to the team's eccentricity. Among the players, one has a cult upbringing, and another juggles a secret identity, creating a rich tapestry of dreams and struggles. The story explores themes of individuality and resilience in an unconventional sports setting.
This book charts an interdisciplinary narrative of literary pragmatism and creative democracy across the writings of African American women, from the works of nineteenth-century philosophers to the novels and short stories of Harlem Renaissance authors. The book argues that this critically neglected narrative forms a genealogy of black feminist intersectionality and a major contribution to the development of American pragmatism. Bringing together the philosophical writings of Maria Stewart, Anna Julia Cooper, and Mary Church Terrell and the fictional works of Jessie Fauset, Nella Larsen, and Zora Neale Hurston, this text provides a literary pragmatist study of the archetypes, tropes, settings, and modes of resistance that populate the narrative of creative democracy. Above all, this book considers how these philosophers and authors construct democracy as a lived experience that gains meaning not through state institutions but through communities founded on relationships among black women and their shared understandings of culture, knowledge, experience, and rebellion.
