A thoughtful profession : the early years of the American Philosophical Association / James Campbell.
| Author/creator | Campbell, James, 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago, Ill. : Open Court, ©2006. |
| Description | xi, 339 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What philosophy in America had been -- What philosophy in America was becoming -- Philosophy and psychology -- Founding of the academic associations -- The activities of the philosophical associations -- Idealism, pragmatism, and realism -- The "work proper" of the associations -- The discussion sessions I -- The goal of philosophical progress -- The discussion sessions II -- World War I and American academic life -- The war and three American philosophers -- The war and the philosophical associations -- The unification of the associations -- International relations -- The professionalization of philosophy -- Appendix : the early meetings of the associations. |
| Abstract | "Chronicles the activities of the American philosophical associations founded at the beginning of the twentieth century that merged into the present American Philosophical Assocation in 1927. The field of philosophy's development as a profession, its relation to domestic and international politics, and the evolution of its ideas and ideals are discussed"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-325) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006023000 |
| ISBN | 0812696026 (trade paper : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780812696028 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | B11 .C36 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |