Bloomsbury Handbook of Pragmatism

<p>Pragmatism provides not just a theoretical perspective on science and inquiry but ways of being in the world of knowing the reality we inhabit. Approaching this philosophical tradition as a diverse set of philosophies that it is <i>The Bloomsbury Handbook of Pragmatism</i> introduces many of the ideas and debates at the centre of the field today. <p/> Focusing on issues in different subject areas this up-to-date handbook covers current research in aesthetics economics education ethics history law metaphysics politics race religion science and technology language and social theory. Supported by an introduction to research methods and problems as well as a guide to past and future directions in the field chapters are enhanced by a 'how to use' guide and glossary. Now expanded this edition includes new chapters on pragmatism and various global and regional philosophical traditions as well as feminism and environmental philosophy. <p/> Showing where important work continues to be done the tensions that exist and most valuably the exciting new directions the field is taking <i>The Bloomsbury Handbook of Pragmatism</i> advances our understanding of the role of pragmatism in 21st century philosophy.</p>