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The Quest For Certainty
Book • 1929
John Dewey's "The Quest for Certainty" is a critical examination of the human desire for certainty and its implications for knowledge and action.
Dewey argues that the pursuit of absolute certainty is a misguided endeavor, hindering intellectual and social progress.
He emphasizes the importance of inquiry and the acceptance of uncertainty as essential components of human understanding.
The book explores the historical and philosophical roots of the quest for certainty, tracing its influence on various aspects of human life.
Dewey's insights into the nature of knowledge and the limitations of certainty remain highly relevant in contemporary philosophical discussions.
Dewey argues that the pursuit of absolute certainty is a misguided endeavor, hindering intellectual and social progress.
He emphasizes the importance of inquiry and the acceptance of uncertainty as essential components of human understanding.
The book explores the historical and philosophical roots of the quest for certainty, tracing its influence on various aspects of human life.
Dewey's insights into the nature of knowledge and the limitations of certainty remain highly relevant in contemporary philosophical discussions.
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Mentioned by Sean Illing and Cornel West as a key figure in pragmatism, emphasizing practice and democracy.
The Philosophers: America's philosophy, with Cornel West
Mentioned by Sean Illing and Cornel West as a key figure in pragmatism, emphasizing democracy and the importance of practice.
Best of: America's philosophy, with Cornel West
Recommended by Eddie Glaude Jr. for its insights on the search for truth and its social consequences.
How whiteness distorts our democracy, with Eddie Glaude Jr.
Mentioned by Cornel West in relation to his distinction between scientific method and scientific temper.
121 | Cornel West on What Democracy Is and Should Be
