Naturalism and Pragmatism

2012
ISBN: 978-1-137-02648-4
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 581 g

As a working neuroscientist, Jay Schulkin's ambitious exploration offers reflections on the pragmatic tradition from a fresh perspective, to present not only a scientist's take on the pragmatic tradition, but also a pragmatist's take on the evolution of human problem solving.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schulkin, Jay

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Moderne Philosophische Disziplinen Philosophie des Geistes, Neurophilosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Wissenschaftstheorie, Wissenschaftsphilosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Pragmatism and Naturalism Amidst Social Sensibilities C. S. Peirce: A Warranted Perspective on the Culture of Inquiry Evolutionary Origins: Oriented to Kinds Cephalic Capabilities and Medical Decision Making: Endlessly Imperfect Psychobiology: A Jamesian Self-Regulatory View Social Smarts, Moral Sentiments, Social Constructs Evolution, Devolution, and Human Progress Conclusion: Adaptation, Well-Being, and Social Hope Notes References Index

Über Autor(innen)

JAY SCHULKIN is Research Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Georgetown University, USA, where his work on brain systems that underlie behavioral adaptation, including appetitive and consummatory experiences, continue to be informed by both neuroscience and philosophical perspectives. He received his PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. Schulkin is the author of a number of articles and books, including , and , also published by Palgrave Macmillan.