Rethinking American Philosophy Roots

America's most distinctive philosophy is pragmatism. While it has often been seen as a response to the "American wilderness" within the context of European thought, a closer examination reveals that the roots and core beliefs of pragmatism are actually native to North America. Native Pragmatism uncovers this history, offering a new perspective on the scope and potential of American philosophy.

Pragmatism has been only partially understood by those who focus solely on its European influences. This book sheds new light on the complex origins of pragmatism, urging a reevaluation of African American and feminist thought within the American philosophical tradition. Scott L. Pratt shows that pragmatism's development involved the contributions of many thinkers who have been overlooked in the history of philosophy.

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