Description:
A provocative look at Josiah Royce's relations with the 'big three' American pragmatists: Charles Pierce, William James, and John Dewey
Brief description:
Frank M. Oppenheim, S.J., is professor of philosophy at Xavier University. He is widely regarded as an expert on Josiah Royce, brings more than 40 years of study to bear on this magnum opus. Reverence for the Relations of Life will be essential reading for those interested in American philosophy and theology.
Review Quotes:
"This meticulous and thorough book will stimulate new insights into the thought and life of Josiah Royce as well as into the ideas and experiences of three other giants in American philosophy, Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John Dewey. This book will be a valuable resource to all who wish to explore the nuances and depths of the lives and philosophical work of these four giants in American thought." --The Review of Metaphysics