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A Companion to Pragmatism, comprised of 38 newly commissioned essays, provides comprehensive coverage of one of the most vibrant and exciting fields of philosophy today.
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- Unique in depth and coverage of classical figures and their philosophies as well as pragmatism as a living force in philosophy.
- Chapters include discussions on philosophers such as John Dewey, Jürgen Habermas and Hilary Putnam.
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