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In Transforming Experience, Michael Eldridge defines what is central to Deweys philosophy as cultural instrumentalism, a version of pragmatism that understands thinking to be a tool for dealing with lifes problems. While acknowledging and building upon the work of previous Dewey scholars, Eldridge distinguishes his own contributions by systematically concentrating on Deweys core purpose of promoting intelligent action.
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The Vanderbilt Library of American Philosophy offers interpretive perspectives on the historical roots of American philosophy and on present innovative developments in American thought, including studies of values, naturalism, social philosophy, cultural criticism, and applied ethics.
General Editor Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr. Texas A&M University
Editorial Advisory Board Kwame Anthony Appiah (Harvard) John Lachs (Vanderbilt) John J. McDennott (Texas A&M) Joel Porte (Cornell) Hilary Putnam (Harvard) Ruth Anna Putnam (Wellesley) Charlene Haddock Seigfried (Purdue) Beth J. Singer (Brooklyn College) John J. Stuhr (Pennsylvania State)
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Transforming Experience
John Dewey's Cultural Instrumentalism
Michael Eldridge
Vanderbilt University Press Nashville and London
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Copyright 1998 by Vanderbilt University Press All rights reserved First Edition 1998 98 99 00 01 4 3 2 1
This publication is made from high-quality paper that meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Eldridge, Michael. Transforming experience: John Dewey's cultural instrumentalism / Michael Eldridge. 1st ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8265-1307-7. ISBN 0-8265-1319-0 (pbk.) 1. Dewey, John, 1859-1952. 2. Instrumentalism (Philosophy) I. Title. B945.D44E43 1997 191dc21 97-45427 CIP
Manufactured in the United States of America
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In memory of Ralph W. Sleeper
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Contents
Preface
ix
1. Introduction: Dewey's Lifelong Effort
3
Dewey's Project
4
My Project
7
2. Intelligent Practice: Dewey's Project
13
Rorty's Challenge
14
Dewey's Natural Intelligence
17
Intelligence as an End-in-View: The Philosophic Move
26
Experience and Its Possibilities
36
3. Transforming Society: Dewey's Cultural Instrumentalism
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