Transforming Experience John Dewey's Cultural Instrumentalism |
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| Author:
| Eldridge, Michael |
| Series title: | Vanderbilt Library of American Philosophy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8265-1307-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1998 |
| Publisher: | Vanderbilt University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $79.95 |
Book Description:
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In Transforming Experience, Michael Eldridge defines what is central to Dewey's philosophy as "cultural instrumentalism," a version of pragmatism that understands thinking to be a tool for dealing with life's problems. While acknowledging and building upon the work of previous Dewey scholars, Eldridge distinguishes his own contributions by systematically concentrating on Dewey's core purpose of promoting intelligent action.
In Transforming Experience, Michael Eldridge defines what is central to Dewey's philosophy as "cultural instrumentalism," a version of pragmatism that understands thinking to be a tool for dealing with life's problems. While acknowledging and building upon the work of previous Dewey scholars, Eldridge distinguishes his own contributions by systematically concentrating on Dewey's core purpose of promoting intelligent action.