The American Philosophy Pragmatism Critically Considered in Relation, to Present-Day Theology (Classic Reprint)

Explore how pragmatism shapes modern theology and moral thought. This concise critical study examines how pragmatic ideas influence beliefs about truth, value, and religion in today’s world, drawing on key philosophers and thinkers to map the landscape of contemporary religion.The book analyzes how outside influences, environment, and practical results guide what people accept as true. It discusses the role of reason, knowledge, and duty in a pragmatic framework, and how evolution and science have reshaped faith and ethics. You’ll encounter clear contrasts between traditional metaphysics and a more action‑oriented approach to belief, with attention to how readers can weigh claims about God, truth, and life’s purposes.- Learn how pragmatism treats truth as tied to usefulness and outcomes in real life.- See discussions of Kant, Darwin, Fichte, and Baldwin in the context of religious thinking.- Understand tensions between speculative thought and practical reason in theology.- Discover how modern needs and social changes press for new values and beliefs.Ideal for readers of philosophy of religion, theology, and modern intellectual history who want a compact guide to pragmatic thought and its impact on faith today. Read more