Articles related to "Pragmatism"
Peirce Pragmatism
Peirce's Pragmatism -- a philosophy based on the recognition of the practical -- could become more widely embraced. It can help explain errors in human thinking.
pragmatism • pierce pragmatism • pragmatist • pragmatism philosophy • rationalism empiricism
Peirce's Pragmatism -- a philosophy based on the recognition of the practical -- could become more widely embraced. It can help explain errors in human thinking.
pragmatism • pierce pragmatism • pragmatist • pragmatism philosophy • rationalism empiricism
John Dewey: Pragmatism
Biography of American philosopher and educationist John Dewey, pioneer of pragmatism and educational reforms.
john dewey • john dewey biography • dewey pioneer of pragmatism • dewey pragmatism exponent • american philosopher and educator
Biography of American philosopher and educationist John Dewey, pioneer of pragmatism and educational reforms.
john dewey • john dewey biography • dewey pioneer of pragmatism • dewey pragmatism exponent • american philosopher and educator
Pragmatic Buddhism, American Pragmatism
The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism teaches the practices of engaged Buddhism and meditation that are relevant to Western culture and situations.
pragmatic buddhism • zen meditation • american pragmatism • monasticism • buddhist teachings
The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism teaches the practices of engaged Buddhism and meditation that are relevant to Western culture and situations.
pragmatic buddhism • zen meditation • american pragmatism • monasticism • buddhist teachings
John Dewey's Critique of Abstraction
The article is a quick introduction to Dewey's critique of abstraction, in which he argues abstractions should be used as tools, not idealistic wanderings of the mind.
john dewey • american pragmatism • william james • charles peirce • history of philosophy
The article is a quick introduction to Dewey's critique of abstraction, in which he argues abstractions should be used as tools, not idealistic wanderings of the mind.
john dewey • american pragmatism • william james • charles peirce • history of philosophy
When China Talks
The way to deal with China's careful pragmatism is to be equally patient.
asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
The way to deal with China's careful pragmatism is to be equally patient.
asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Posture Commands - Why they don't Work
We've all been told good posture is important for good health. But the advice to "stand (or sit) up straight" is often worse than useless.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • john dewey • pragmatism
We've all been told good posture is important for good health. But the advice to "stand (or sit) up straight" is often worse than useless.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • john dewey • pragmatism
Charles Sanders Peirce Philosophy
Philosophy of American great thinker Charles Sanders Peirce, best known for pragmaticism and his significant contributions to logic.
charles sanders peirce philosophy • brief biography charles s peirce • american philosopher peirce • peirce pragmaticism • peirce and henry
Philosophy of American great thinker Charles Sanders Peirce, best known for pragmaticism and his significant contributions to logic.
charles sanders peirce philosophy • brief biography charles s peirce • american philosopher peirce • peirce pragmaticism • peirce and henry
Pragmatic Philanthropy
Philanthropy is part of our country's history. Transformation of nonprofits is crucial, and pragmatic philanthropy will enter into that change.
pragmatism and change • nonprofits and philanthropy • history and culture • change and transformation • accountability and survival
Philanthropy is part of our country's history. Transformation of nonprofits is crucial, and pragmatic philanthropy will enter into that change.
pragmatism and change • nonprofits and philanthropy • history and culture • change and transformation • accountability and survival
William James and Authoritative Mysticism
In support of his account of what counts as a mystical experience, William James offers an analysis of how and why a mystic holds an authoritative position.
william james • mysticism • mystical experience • the varieties of religious experience • psychology of religion
In support of his account of what counts as a mystical experience, William James offers an analysis of how and why a mystic holds an authoritative position.
william james • mysticism • mystical experience • the varieties of religious experience • psychology of religion
William James Brief Biography
Life and work of William James, and his philosophies in pragmatism and radical empiricism.
william james • william james biography • james principles of psychology • james pragmatic philosophy • american philosopher and psychologist
Life and work of William James, and his philosophies in pragmatism and radical empiricism.
william james • william james biography • james principles of psychology • james pragmatic philosophy • american philosopher and psychologist
Dewey and Me
John Dewey is not exactly a household name although he had an enormous influence on American education. He also had a profound understanding of the importance of F. M. Alexander's discoveries, and of the Alexander Technique.
john dewey • pragmatism • alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture
John Dewey is not exactly a household name although he had an enormous influence on American education. He also had a profound understanding of the importance of F. M. Alexander's discoveries, and of the Alexander Technique.
john dewey • pragmatism • alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture
Intro to Humanism Part 6A: 19th Century Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of the Introduction to Modern Humanism series. This Part 6A, the first half of the essay on the 19th century precursors to Religious Humanism. PartB is also included this month. 6B discusses Humanistic poetry of the time, the rise of Humanistic moral philosophies, the increased humanistic leanings within the Quaker and Jewish communities, the rise of Ethical Culture and more.
humanism • religious humanism • friends • quakers • pragmatism
Part of the Introduction to Modern Humanism series. This Part 6A, the first half of the essay on the 19th century precursors to Religious Humanism. PartB is also included this month. 6B discusses Humanistic poetry of the time, the rise of Humanistic moral philosophies, the increased humanistic leanings within the Quaker and Jewish communities, the rise of Ethical Culture and more.
humanism • religious humanism • friends • quakers • pragmatism
Balancing Cost and Value When Choosing a College
Ivy league or state university? The difference in cost is mind-boggling. Many American families are changing their value system when picking a college.
college • cost • money • financing • budget
Ivy league or state university? The difference in cost is mind-boggling. Many American families are changing their value system when picking a college.
college • cost • money • financing • budget
Jean Anouilh's Antigone
Anouilh's adaptation of Antigone is a gripping examination of a state under new leadership, which was written during the German occupation of France.
jean anouilh • antigone • adaptation of antigone • anti-nazi theatre • nazi-occupied france
Anouilh's adaptation of Antigone is a gripping examination of a state under new leadership, which was written during the German occupation of France.
jean anouilh • antigone • adaptation of antigone • anti-nazi theatre • nazi-occupied france
Labour’s Great Britain: Remodeling Westminster
The United Kingdom, Europe’s oldest democracy, is going through a serious process of institutional transition. Devolution towards the new regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales is one significant aspect of the changes. The turn of a centuries-old tradition of centralism shows, however, the determination of Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party to reform the very heart of British politics. Many other projects are yet underway, such as a reform of the House of Lords and of the electoral system. Many of the new concepts, such as people’s sovereignty, federalism and proportional rule, have swapped over to Britain from the Continent, especially through the influence exercised by the EU-integration. Many of the reforms planned by Labour are therefore moving the British democracy closer to its counterparts on the Continent. Thus, the world’s first and unique model of parliamentary democracy could soon lose many of its former peculiarities. All together these changes are going to transform almost any aspect of the British political tradition as we knew it, with the risk to jeopardize even the unique stability, pragmatism and efficiency that has always distinguished the Westminster model.
tony • blair • labour • westminster • britain
The United Kingdom, Europe’s oldest democracy, is going through a serious process of institutional transition. Devolution towards the new regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales is one significant aspect of the changes. The turn of a centuries-old tradition of centralism shows, however, the determination of Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party to reform the very heart of British politics. Many other projects are yet underway, such as a reform of the House of Lords and of the electoral system. Many of the new concepts, such as people’s sovereignty, federalism and proportional rule, have swapped over to Britain from the Continent, especially through the influence exercised by the EU-integration. Many of the reforms planned by Labour are therefore moving the British democracy closer to its counterparts on the Continent. Thus, the world’s first and unique model of parliamentary democracy could soon lose many of its former peculiarities. All together these changes are going to transform almost any aspect of the British political tradition as we knew it, with the risk to jeopardize even the unique stability, pragmatism and efficiency that has always distinguished the Westminster model.
tony • blair • labour • westminster • britain
Quotes and Sayings from Great Philosophers
Short quotes on life, hope, and other human interests, from the best works of great philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Bertrand Russell.
quotes • short quotes • quotes from philosophers • great quotes from great thinkers • aristotle quotes
Short quotes on life, hope, and other human interests, from the best works of great philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Bertrand Russell.
quotes • short quotes • quotes from philosophers • great quotes from great thinkers • aristotle quotes
Elections in Scotland: United Kingdom at Devolution
After almost 300 years Scotland has elected a new Parliament. With the regional elections in Scotland and Wales the United Kingdom has made an important step towards devolution of political power. In both regions voters preferred the Labour Party for its reforms in favor of regional resurrection. Nationalist parties arrived second in both assemblies, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats found themselves third and fourth. After its victory in Great Britain´s general elections in 1997, Tony Blair's governing Labour Party had accelerated reforms by two referendums for regional autonomy for both Scotland and Wales. The popular decisions in favor of the reform and now the elections of regional assemblies represent only a first step in a wider reform process that is going to change institutions in the UK.
scotland • wales • england • united kingdom • elections
After almost 300 years Scotland has elected a new Parliament. With the regional elections in Scotland and Wales the United Kingdom has made an important step towards devolution of political power. In both regions voters preferred the Labour Party for its reforms in favor of regional resurrection. Nationalist parties arrived second in both assemblies, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats found themselves third and fourth. After its victory in Great Britain´s general elections in 1997, Tony Blair's governing Labour Party had accelerated reforms by two referendums for regional autonomy for both Scotland and Wales. The popular decisions in favor of the reform and now the elections of regional assemblies represent only a first step in a wider reform process that is going to change institutions in the UK.
scotland • wales • england • united kingdom • elections
Jules Verne - Mysterious Island
Some books we read more than once; others multiple times; our favorites can never be read enough. Jules Verne's "Mysterious Island" is this reviewer's favorite.
jules verne • lost • desert island • mysterious island • review
Some books we read more than once; others multiple times; our favorites can never be read enough. Jules Verne's "Mysterious Island" is this reviewer's favorite.
jules verne • lost • desert island • mysterious island • review
The Soldiers' Cause: A Review of Why Men Fought in the War
A review of James McPherson's <i>For Cause and Comrades</i> discussing the many causes for which the Civil War soldiers fought.
causes of the civil war • why men fought in the civil war
A review of James McPherson's <i>For Cause and Comrades</i> discussing the many causes for which the Civil War soldiers fought.
causes of the civil war • why men fought in the civil war
Combining States to Save Money
North and South Carolina are the best example of how combining two states can save taxpayer dollars, reform political participation, and serve as a national model.
combining states • redefining state borders • saving money by uniting small states • combining north and south carolina • historical basis for state boundaries
North and South Carolina are the best example of how combining two states can save taxpayer dollars, reform political participation, and serve as a national model.
combining states • redefining state borders • saving money by uniting small states • combining north and south carolina • historical basis for state boundaries
How to interpret the Elizabethan Settlement
The settlement can be seen as a political success, it prevented the civil and religious strife that occurred in France, Scotland and the Netherlands, occuring in England.
elizabeth i • elizabethan settlement • church of england • protestant • roman catholic
The settlement can be seen as a political success, it prevented the civil and religious strife that occurred in France, Scotland and the Netherlands, occuring in England.
elizabeth i • elizabethan settlement • church of england • protestant • roman catholic
Lake of Fire: Tony Kaye's Abortion Documentary
Both the pro-choice and pro-life camps are given real consideration here. It's a fair, well-thought-out abortion documentary that handles the issue of abortion in America
lake of fire • lake of fire film • abortion film • abortion documentary • abortion debate
Both the pro-choice and pro-life camps are given real consideration here. It's a fair, well-thought-out abortion documentary that handles the issue of abortion in America
lake of fire • lake of fire film • abortion film • abortion documentary • abortion debate
Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.
richard strauss • german composers • twentieth century composers • der rosenkavalier • nazi germany music
Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.
richard strauss • german composers • twentieth century composers • der rosenkavalier • nazi germany music
Art and The Vegetable
Paintings of asparagus, carrots, gardens and harvests show how some major 19th and 20th-century artists were clearly under the spell of vegetable love.
edouard manet • william merritt chase • gustave caillebotte • peter blume • vaclav maly
Paintings of asparagus, carrots, gardens and harvests show how some major 19th and 20th-century artists were clearly under the spell of vegetable love.
edouard manet • william merritt chase • gustave caillebotte • peter blume • vaclav maly
Dizzy With Success: Part 1 (of 2)
Lenin once observed that Stalin had a tendency to “make a rotten compromise in order then to deceive.” Nowhere was this propensity for deceit more clearly displayed than with 'Dizzy With Success'.
stalin • bolsheviks • soviet union • ussr • communism
Lenin once observed that Stalin had a tendency to “make a rotten compromise in order then to deceive.” Nowhere was this propensity for deceit more clearly displayed than with 'Dizzy With Success'.
stalin • bolsheviks • soviet union • ussr • communism
End the Filibuster of Judicial Nominees
Republicans have little to loose in restoring the tradition on judicial nominees.
filibuster • judician nominees
Republicans have little to loose in restoring the tradition on judicial nominees.
filibuster • judician nominees
Kabe: Second Eponym of Esperanto
An introduction to Kabe.
esperanto • kabe • kazimierz bein • ferenc szilagyi • textbooks
An introduction to Kabe.
esperanto • kabe • kazimierz bein • ferenc szilagyi • textbooks
Love in the Time of Cholera: Movie
Mannered performances and Mike Newell's heavy-handed direction lack the subtlety of magical realism.
film review • movie review • love in the time of cholera • love cholera • gabriel garcia marquez
Mannered performances and Mike Newell's heavy-handed direction lack the subtlety of magical realism.
film review • movie review • love in the time of cholera • love cholera • gabriel garcia marquez
Meet the Tarot Pages
The four Pages of the Tarot have many similarities in meaning, but each has a slant informed by its suit. Learn some tips to help you interpret Pages in the Tarot.
tarot • divination • reading tarot cards • minor arcana • court cards
The four Pages of the Tarot have many similarities in meaning, but each has a slant informed by its suit. Learn some tips to help you interpret Pages in the Tarot.
tarot • divination • reading tarot cards • minor arcana • court cards
Origin of the Medieval Knight
The Western image of armored knights on horse in the Age of Chivalry evolved from two primary Eastern influences, the Byzantines and the Persians.
origin of knights • development of armored horsemen • evolution of medieval knight • byzantine mounted horsemen • employment of knights
The Western image of armored knights on horse in the Age of Chivalry evolved from two primary Eastern influences, the Byzantines and the Persians.
origin of knights • development of armored horsemen • evolution of medieval knight • byzantine mounted horsemen • employment of knights
Overview -- The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
Given the immense popularity of ghost stories and the Gothic novel in the 19th century, Wilde had a receptive audience for this comic short story.
the canterville ghost • oscar wilde • supernatural parody • famous ghost story • sir simon de canterville
Given the immense popularity of ghost stories and the Gothic novel in the 19th century, Wilde had a receptive audience for this comic short story.
the canterville ghost • oscar wilde • supernatural parody • famous ghost story • sir simon de canterville
Reshaping U.S.-Iranian Relations
The foreign policy of the Obama Administration looks to make drastic changes to U.S.-Iranian relations in order to confront the reality of competing global superpowers.
foreign policy of the obama administration • foreign relations of the united states • u.s.-iranian relations • iran's hydrocarbon development • competing global superpowers
The foreign policy of the Obama Administration looks to make drastic changes to U.S.-Iranian relations in order to confront the reality of competing global superpowers.
foreign policy of the obama administration • foreign relations of the united states • u.s.-iranian relations • iran's hydrocarbon development • competing global superpowers
Review of Mystery, Alaska on DVD
Featuring a great ensemble cast, a solid script, and a pre-stardom Russell Crowe on ice hockey skates, the movie, Mystery, Alaska, deserves cheers from start to finish.
russell crowe • alaska • adult comedy • small town • ice hockey
Featuring a great ensemble cast, a solid script, and a pre-stardom Russell Crowe on ice hockey skates, the movie, Mystery, Alaska, deserves cheers from start to finish.
russell crowe • alaska • adult comedy • small town • ice hockey
Sex, Bombs and the Search for Meaning…
My country is dropping bombs on Baghdad and I’m thinking about sex and the lessons we can learn from it.
women's issues; politics; peace and war; existenti
My country is dropping bombs on Baghdad and I’m thinking about sex and the lessons we can learn from it.
women's issues; politics; peace and war; existenti
Sogdian Merchants Broker Faith on the Silk Road
Sogdian caravans spread kernels of the world's religions from China to Syria. They dominated the Silk Road as masters of trade, diplomacy, and translators of scripture.
sogdians • sogdian merchants • silk road • samarkand • central asia
Sogdian caravans spread kernels of the world's religions from China to Syria. They dominated the Silk Road as masters of trade, diplomacy, and translators of scripture.
sogdians • sogdian merchants • silk road • samarkand • central asia
South Africa are Tri Nations Champions 2009
South Africa beat the New Zealand All Blacks in Hamilton to win their first Tri Nations championship since 2004. The Springboks beat the Kiwis for the third time this yea
springboks win trinations 2009 • south africa tri nations champions 2009 • south africa best rugby team in the world • south africa beat all blacks three times • south africa win rugby world cup
South Africa beat the New Zealand All Blacks in Hamilton to win their first Tri Nations championship since 2004. The Springboks beat the Kiwis for the third time this yea
springboks win trinations 2009 • south africa tri nations champions 2009 • south africa best rugby team in the world • south africa beat all blacks three times • south africa win rugby world cup
The World Power of the 21st Century
An quote oft-repeated states that the 1800s belonged to Great Brittain, 1900s to the US, and the current century to China. Some feel this inevitable, others inaccurate.
21st century • business • new balance power • world power 21st century • new power balance
An quote oft-repeated states that the 1800s belonged to Great Brittain, 1900s to the US, and the current century to China. Some feel this inevitable, others inaccurate.
21st century • business • new balance power • world power 21st century • new power balance
Visiting Amsterdam's Red Light District
A major tourist attraction, Amsterdam's Red Light District is an interesting and often eye-opening experience. Follow these tips for a safe, enjoyable visit.
visiting amsterdam's red light district • safety in amsterdam's red light district • things to do in amsterdam • amsterdam travel • holland travel
A major tourist attraction, Amsterdam's Red Light District is an interesting and often eye-opening experience. Follow these tips for a safe, enjoyable visit.
visiting amsterdam's red light district • safety in amsterdam's red light district • things to do in amsterdam • amsterdam travel • holland travel
Visiting Kolomenskoye
Just a few metro stops from the centre of Moscow, a royal estate offers fine architecture amid lovely countryside.
visit moscow • visit kolomenskoye • russian architecture • kolomenskoye park • russian churches
Just a few metro stops from the centre of Moscow, a royal estate offers fine architecture amid lovely countryside.
visit moscow • visit kolomenskoye • russian architecture • kolomenskoye park • russian churches
Wilhelm II's Role in the Coming of World War One
The long term causes of World War I begin with the Franco-Prussian War and end with a vastly different system of alliances created by the blunders of the German Kaiser.
kaiser wilhelm's role in world war one • bismarck's isolation of france • bismarck and the german empire • franco-prussian war leads to world war one • causes of world war one
The long term causes of World War I begin with the Franco-Prussian War and end with a vastly different system of alliances created by the blunders of the German Kaiser.
kaiser wilhelm's role in world war one • bismarck's isolation of france • bismarck and the german empire • franco-prussian war leads to world war one • causes of world war one
Book Review – Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant
The bestselling British author reveals another slice of women's history in this rip-roaring ride of a novel. Teenager Serafina is sent to a convent against her will.
sacred hearts sarah dunant • review sacred hearts sarah dunant • sarah dunant renaissance history • sarah dunant modern british fiction • renaissance historical fiction
The bestselling British author reveals another slice of women's history in this rip-roaring ride of a novel. Teenager Serafina is sent to a convent against her will.
sacred hearts sarah dunant • review sacred hearts sarah dunant • sarah dunant renaissance history • sarah dunant modern british fiction • renaissance historical fiction
China's Military Presence in Africa
The sale of arms constitutes a significant part of what is known today as Sino-African trade. How has this trade evolved since the Cold War?
china arms sales africa • beijing consensus in africa • u.s and china over africa • militarization of africa • china peacekeeping in africa
The sale of arms constitutes a significant part of what is known today as Sino-African trade. How has this trade evolved since the Cold War?
china arms sales africa • beijing consensus in africa • u.s and china over africa • militarization of africa • china peacekeeping in africa
English Teams Dominate Champions League
Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League this week - but which side will fare the best?
uefa champions league • uefa champions league draw • uefa champions league fixtures • uefa champions league results • champions league draw
Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League this week - but which side will fare the best?
uefa champions league • uefa champions league draw • uefa champions league fixtures • uefa champions league results • champions league draw
Former Corporate Executives Become Entrepreneurs
Two women leave corporate executive positions to use their skills & business experience to become entrepreneurs by starting a successful management consulting business.
starting a management consulting business • executives leave corporate world • successful entrepreneurs • starting business in tough economic times • entrepreneurs start business consulting
Two women leave corporate executive positions to use their skills & business experience to become entrepreneurs by starting a successful management consulting business.
starting a management consulting business • executives leave corporate world • successful entrepreneurs • starting business in tough economic times • entrepreneurs start business consulting
Great Winter Looks for Men – 2008 / 2009
Winter brings with it an opportunity to wear more accessories, and to change it up a bit when it comes to overcoats and colour matching!
great looks men winter 2008 • looks men winter 2009 • mens style 2008 • mens style trends 2009 • mens style trends 2008
Winter brings with it an opportunity to wear more accessories, and to change it up a bit when it comes to overcoats and colour matching!
great looks men winter 2008 • looks men winter 2009 • mens style 2008 • mens style trends 2009 • mens style trends 2008
Know Thyself - Habits, Self-Knowledge and our Future
Today we have more information, tools and power at our disposal than ever before in human history. Why are we so often unable to use these advantages in ways that benefit the human race?
john dewey • alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility
Today we have more information, tools and power at our disposal than ever before in human history. Why are we so often unable to use these advantages in ways that benefit the human race?
john dewey • alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility
Mind-Body Unity: A Practical Approach
Mind-Body unity has become somewhat of a cliche in recent years. The Alexander Technique is, among other things, a practical and time tested method of discovering this unity in yourself.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • john dewey • posture • flexibility
Mind-Body unity has become somewhat of a cliche in recent years. The Alexander Technique is, among other things, a practical and time tested method of discovering this unity in yourself.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • john dewey • posture • flexibility
Mona Lisa - A Neil Jordan Film
Neil Jordan's romantic thriller about an ex-con drawn into the world of a prostitute and the search for a missing girl.
mona lisa • neil jordan • bob hoskins • michael caine • cathy tyson
Neil Jordan's romantic thriller about an ex-con drawn into the world of a prostitute and the search for a missing girl.
mona lisa • neil jordan • bob hoskins • michael caine • cathy tyson
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