Henry James and Pragmatistic Thought

A Study in the Relationship between the Philosophy of William James and the Literary Art of Henry James

By Richard A. Hocks | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

This brilliant new study is the first comprehensive and penetrating exploration of the complex and important aesthetic and intellectual relationship between the Jameses. Hocks relates organically what William thought to how Henry thought, and his convincing argument becomes a profound examination of Henry’s mind and the way in which his work dramatized a particular philosophical attitude through its unique and felicitous style.

Originally published in 1974.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Editions of Henry James and Pragmatistic Thought

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807812259
Paperback
ISBN 9780807878767
EBook
ISBN 9781469640242
PDF
ISBN 9798890841339

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This brilliant new study is the first comprehensive and penetrating exploration of the complex and important aesthetic and intellectual relationship between the Jameses. Hocks relates organically what William thought to how Henry thought, and his convincing argument becomes a profound examination of Henry’s mind and the way in which his work dramatized a particular philosophical attitude through its unique and felicitous style.

Originally published in 1974.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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This brilliant new study is the first comprehensive and penetrating exploration of the complex and important aesthetic and intellectual relationship between the Jameses. Hocks relates organically what William thought to how Henry thought, and his convincing argument becomes a profound examination of Henry’s mind and the way in which his work dramatized a particular philosophical attitude through its unique and felicitous style.

Originally published in 1974.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Henry James and Pragmatistic Thought?

Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy

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How long is Henry James and Pragmatistic Thought and how many pages does it have?

Henry James and Pragmatistic Thought has 240 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Henry James and Pragmatistic Thought?

Richard A. Hocks

Who is the Publisher of the book Henry James and Pragmatistic Thought?

The University of North Carolina Press

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Henry James and Pragmatistic Thought is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807812259) and paperback(ISBN 9780807878767) and ebook(ISBN 9781469640242) and pdf(ISBN 9798890841339)

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