The Drama of Possibility: Experience as Philosophy of Culture

The Drama of Possibility: Experience as Philosophy of Culture (American Philosophy)

This book traces the trajectory of John J. McDermott's philosophical career through a selection of his essays. Many were originally occasional pieces and address specific issues in American thought and culture. Together they constitute a mosaic of McDermott's philosophy, showing its roots in an American conception of experience. Though he draws heavily on the thought of William James and the pragmatists, McDermott has his own unique perspective on philosophy and American life. He presents this to the reader in exquisitely crafted prose. Drawing inspiration from American history, from existentialist themes, and from personal experiences, he offers a dramatic consideration of our culture's failures and successes.McDermott crosses disciplinary boundaries to draw on whatever works to help make sense of theissues with which he is dealing-issues rooted in medical practice, political events, pedagogical habits, and the worlds of the arts. His work thus resists simple categorization. It is precisely this that makes his vibrant prose appealing to so many both inside and outside the world of American philosophy.

Country	USA
Author	John J. McDermott
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Fordham University Press
EAN	9780823226634
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0823226638
Label	Fordham University Press
Manufacturer	Fordham University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	416
PublicationDate	2007-06-15
Publisher	Fordham University Press
Studio	Fordham University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Drama of Possibility: Experience as Philosophy of Culture (American Philosophy)