"Is there any hope in politics? Is there any hope for politics as a serious concern of the masses who are not interested in governmental jobs? These questions are not academic. They are connected with the decline of democracy & the growing despair of its efficiency"
-J Dewey 1931
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Supporting the study, critique, and appreciation of American philosophy and culture--"American Studies"-- in the tradition of William James, John Dewey, Charles Sanders Peirce, Emerson, Thoreau, et al... This site was constructed initially to support an Independent Readings course at Middle Tennessee State University in the Spring 2021 semester.
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“Why should I strive for happiness?”
Looking forward to John Kaag’s October 2 MTSU Lyceum visit, when I’m sure he’ll affirm the possibility of happiness in work. I’ve decided...
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Anderson, ch9-11; McDermott, ch11-12; Romano, Part 4. REPORT: Erica , Women in Philosophy... See last time's questions pertaining to Rom...
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Anderson, ch-6-8; McDermott, ch8-10; Romano, Part 3. REPORT: Gary, Pragmatism & 12-step programs I jumped the gun on that question abou...
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Dr. Phil Oliver -- phil.oliver@mtsu.edu James Union Building (JUB) 300 Our course explores American philosophy in the context of American cu...
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