philosophy, american

"This parable . . . tells the story of a confused fish who begins to chase his own tail in an effort to keep from falling to the bottom of the ocean. The poor fish becomes more and more anxious and exhausted, until the Great Sea speaks up to remind him of what was supporting him all along"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the political philosophy of Thomas Jefferson and discusses how his beliefs were influenced by his views of the world, why his teachings are still studied today, how his ideas contributed to the development of American intellectual history, and other related topics.

Presents a concise account of the life and ideas of early twentieth-century American philosopher John Dewey, discussing his use of modern experimental methods to prove truth and reality.

Examines the American response to French philosopher and author Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist thought, exploring the reasons why many American philosophers initially rejected Sartre's ideas, and discussing how they eventually began to attract positive attention.

Presents streamlined versions of nineteenth-century American writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson's essays, along with a biographical essay on Emerson and an introduction that explains his ideas.