This book, written by some of pragmatism’s leading scholars,explores the range of pragmatism and its resources for treatingcrucial contemporary issues. An exploration of the range of pragmatism and the limits ofphilosophy. Probes the range of pragmatism in terms of its internationalimpact. Considers thinkers such as Emerson and Du Bois whose identityas pragmatists is contested. Extends pragmatism’s resources for dealing with crucialcontemporary questions. Addresses pressing questions such as globalization,multiculturalism, race and ethnicity, the uses of law andeducation, and the role of violence and war. Charts the ways in which pragmatism contributes to disciplinesbeyond philosophy, including law, history, psychology, AmericanStudies, ethnic and cultural studies.

"In a spirit of good-natured dialogue, leading scholars of various philosophical persuasions critically engage these important questions. The fourteen previously unpublished essays in this volume explore Margolis's contributions, ranging from the subtle issues of detail within his system to very general questions of the need, viability, and value of a hermeneutic, relativistic metaphysics of flux. At the conclusion of the book, Professor Margolis responds to points raised in each paper."--BOOK JACKET.