Pragmatism and realism
By: Frederick L. Will ; edited by Kenneth R. Westphal ; with a foreword by Alasdair MacIntyre.
Contributors: Westphal, Kenneth R.
Series: Studies in epistemology and cognitive theory; Studies in epistemology and cognitive theory (Unnumbered)
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefied Publishers
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Lanham, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
Subjects: Knowledge, Theory of.; Pragmatism.; Realism.; Truth.
Description: When historians of philosophy turn to the work of distinguished philosopher Frederick L. Will, Pragmatism and Realism will be an important part of the discussion. In this collection of nine essays, Will demonstrates that a social account of human knowledge is consistent with, and ultimately requires, realism. A timely contribution to the current debate, the book culminates in a naturalistic account of the generation, assessment, and revision of cognitive, moral, and social norms.

It is written clearly enough for undergraduates, and includes a critical introduction by the editor discussing the bearing of Will's views on current debates among analytic epistemologists, philosophers of science, and moral theorists.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-199) and index.