A Dialogue between Pragmatism and Existentialism: W. James and F. Nietzsche on Truth

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In this article, I elucidate the ways in which pragmatism and existentialism can be viewed as compatible by focusing on the notion of truth. For this purpose, I explore James’ pragmatic method and Nietzsche’s critical approach to ‘will to truth’ to reveal the notable link between them. Both thinker...

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Published in:	Problemos
Main Author:	Reyhan Yılmaz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Vilnius University Press 2024-04-01
Subjects:	existentialism James Nietzsche pragmatism truth
Online Access:	https://www.journals.vu.lt/problemos/article/view/35057

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