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Overview
This new approach to Josiah Royce shows one of American philosophy's brightest minds in action for today's readers. Although Royce was one of the towering figures of American pragmatism, his thought is often considered in the wake of his more famous peers. Jacquelyn Ann K. Kegley brings fresh perspective to Royce's ideas and clarifies his individual philosophical vision. Kegley foregrounds Royce's concern with contemporary public issues and ethics, focusing in particular on how he addresses long-standing problems such as race, religion, community, the dangers of mass media, mass culture, and blatant individualistic capitalism. She offers a deep and fruitful philosophical exploration of Royce's ideas on conflict resolution, memory, self-identity, and self-development. Kegley's keen understanding and appreciation of Royce reintroduces him to a new generation of scholars and students.
Synopsis
This new approach to Josiah Royce shows one of American philosophy's brightest minds in action for today's readers. Although Royce was one of the towering figures of American pragmatism, his thought is often considered in the wake of his more famous peers. Jacquelyn Ann K. Kegley brings fresh perspective to Royce's ideas and clarifies his individual philosophical vision. Kegley foregrounds Royce's concern with contemporary public issues and ethics, focusing in particular on how he addresses long-standing problems such as race, religion, community, the dangers of mass media, mass culture, and blatant individualistic capitalism. She offers a deep and fruitful philosophical exploration of Royce's ideas on conflict resolution, memory, self-identity, and self-development. Kegley's keen understanding and appreciation of Royce reintroduces him to a new generation of scholars and students.
Choice
Highly recommended.
Editorials
Choice
"Highly recommended." —Choice, June 2009The Pluralist
"... this book is the best introduction to Royce's thought written in over two decades." —Dwayne A. Tunstall, Grand Valley State University, The Pluralist, Vol. 4.2 2009— Dwayne A. Tunstall, Grand Valley State University
Kinesis
"... Josiah Royce in Focus should be read by all interested in Royce. Newcomers will be treated to a thorough and exciting introduction to Royce, while those already acquainted will be led to engage Royce's thought in novel ways." —Mathew A. Foust, University of Oregon, Kinesis, Vol. 36.1 Spring 2009— Mathew A. Foust, University of Oregon
European Journal Pragmatism and American Philosophy
"[The author's] present book confirms that she is one of top scholars on Royce....she introduces Royce to those who do not know him as yet and, simultaneously, stimulates those who are already familiar with Royce to re-think his output and look at it afresh, that is from the perspective of new times and new challenges" —Krzysztof Piotr SkowroÅéski, Opole University, Poland, European Jrnl Pragmatism and American Philosophy, Vol. 2.1 2010— Krzysztof Piotr SkowroÅéski, Opole University, Poland