Charles Sanders Peirce, the founder of pragmatism, is a hugely important and influential thinker in the history of American philosophy. His philosophical intere

A clear and thorough account of Peirce's life and thought, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to this important and complex thinker.

A student's guide to the historical context, key thinkers and central themes of pragmatism, a concept central to American philosophy.

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