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Josiah Royce emphasized that communities of all sizes - ranging from families to towns - needed "reverence for the relations of life" not only to thrive but to survive. This theme permeates the dialectic of Royce's interactions with Peirce, James, and Dewey. Oppenheim analyzes the agreement and disagreement of these thinkers on the method and content of philosophy, skepticism and intelligibility, and nominalism and intentionality, as he uncovers their varied stances toward transcendent Reality. Frank M. Oppenheim, who is widely regarded as an expert on Josiah Royce, brings more than 40 years of study to bear on this magnum opus. Reverence for the Relations of Life will be essential reading for those interested in American philosophy and theology.--Jacket.
The core of this work investigates Josiah Royce's concept of "reverence for the relations of life" and its application to communities of all sizes. Frank M. Oppenheim, drawing on over 40 years of expertise on Royce, analyzes the philosophical dialogues between Royce, Peirce, James, and Dewey. The book examines their agreements and disagreements on philosophical method, skepticism, intelligibility, nominalism, and intentionality, ultimately uncovering their diverse perspectives on transcendent Reality. This study is presented as essential reading for scholars of American philosophy and theology.
Drawing on extensive scholarship, this work is positioned as a significant contribution to the understanding of Josiah Royce and his philosophical contemporaries. The author's deep expertise suggests a thorough and nuanced exploration of complex philosophical ideas. The book is anticipated to be essential reading for specialists in American philosophy and theology, indicating a scholarly and in-depth approach to its subject matter. Its focus on the foundational thinkers of American pragmatism and idealism promises to engage those interested in the historical development of these fields.
Page Count:
498
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
ISBN-10:
0268040192
ISBN-13:
9780268040192
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