Values and powers : re-reading the philosophical tradition of American pragmatism

Skowroński, Krzysztof Piotr 2009 Value inquiry book series ( Serie ) Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi 9789042027466 | BRILL9789042027466 Abstract

This book shows how much and in what sense values are related to powers and powers are related to values in American pragmatism. The proposed re-reading of American pragmatism will facilitate a novel understanding of it as a philosophical movement and, by showing its truly humanistic, democratic, and pro-social character, the stronger impetus for current rethinking of values is being provided.