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Key Pragmatist Philosophers

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John Dewey

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A leader in progressive education, key works include 'Democracy and Education' and 'Experience and Nature'. Promoted the concept of learning through experience.

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Susan Haack

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Known for advocating 'foundherentism', which is a synthesis of foundationalism and coherentism, showcased in her work 'Evidence and Inquiry'. She also addresses the philosophy of law.

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Richard Rorty

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Key contributor to neopragmatism, known for his book 'Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature'. Advocated for the abandonment of traditional philosophical discourse.

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Hilary Putnam

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Made significant contributions to philosophy of mind and philosophy of language, works include 'Reason, Truth and History' and 'The Collapse of the Fact/Value Dichotomy'.

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William James

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Developed pragmatism, key works include 'Pragmatism' and 'The Meaning of Truth'. Advocated for the idea that beliefs must be judged by their practical consequences.

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W.V.O. Quine

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Worked on logic and philosophy of language, key works include 'Word and Object' and 'From a Logical Point of View'. Known for his rejection of the analytic-synthetic distinction.

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George Herbert Mead

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Major figure in social pragmatism, key works include 'Mind, Self, and Society' and 'Movements of Thought in the Nineteenth Century'. Explored the relationship between the individual and society.

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Cornel West

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Philosopher of the African American prophetic tradition, works include 'Race Matters' and 'Democracy Matters'. Blends pragmatism with critical theory.

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Charles Sanders Peirce

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Founded pragmatism, key works include 'The Fixation of Belief' and 'How to Make Our Ideas Clear'. Emphasized the importance of inquiry and the scientific method.

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Clarence Irving Lewis

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Prominent analytic philosopher and logician, known for works like 'Mind and the World Order' and 'An Analysis of Knowledge and Valuation'. His concept of 'pragmatic a priori' is notable.

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