Early Forms of Constructivism in Classical Pragmatism: Considerations for the History of Metaethics

• Main Authors: Dostie Proulx, Pierre-Luc, SSHAP 2014
• Other Authors: UCL - ISP - Institut supérieur de philosophie
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Dewey; sami
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/181627

The purpose of this talk is to shed light on the innovative character of the metaethical thesis underlying classical pragmatism. I contrast John Dewey’s writings with one of the most prevalent contemporary metaethical theses, constructivism. I argue that growing interest in constructivism, especia...