Author: Jeffrey Howard

An image of the pragmatist philosopher William James sitting on a stone wall talking with the philosopher Josiah Royce.
Pragmatism is an uncertain and pluralistic philosophy, but its malleability and modesty make it an incredibly hope-filled approach to life. (Image of philosophers William James and Josiah Royce in conversation.)
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What Do I Hope from Pragmatism?

5 min read Jeffrey Howard , , , , ,

Pragmatism is an uncertain and pluralistic philosophy, but its malleability and modesty make it an incredibly hope-filled approach to life.

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The pragmatist podcast Damn the Absolute! returns for Season Two.
Season Two of the pragmatist podcast Damn the Absolute! will be released later this week with guest philosopher Jessica Wahman discussing the metaphorical nature of scientific knowledge.
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Damn the Absolute! – The Pragmatist Podcast Returns with Season Two

8 min read Jeffrey Howard

Season Two of the pragmatist podcast Damn the Absolute! will be released later this week with guest philosopher Jessica Wahman discussing the metaphorical nature of scientific knowledge.

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Choosing Pessimism Over Romanticism Review The School of Life Sean Kong Erraticus
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‘The School of Life’ Preaches Pessimism over Romanticism

13 min read Jeffrey Howard , , , ,

‘The School of Life’ is on a crusade to avail us of our emotional ignorance. Philosopher Alain De Botton seeks to remedy the shortcomings of contemporary education systems and the institutions that have failed to instruct us in how to approach the big questions in life.

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