John Dewey and the Philosopher's Task

In what may be Philip Jacksons best work yet, readers are taken on a fascinating journey into the mind of John Dewey. By analyzing Deweys attempts to revise the introduction to one of his most important books, Experience and Nature, Jackson explores Deweys efforts (both intellectually and emotionally) to explain the all-important relationship between philosophy and human affairs. This story of Deweys life-long struggle with a complex philosophical question (one that continues to challenge philosophers today) is also the story of Jacksons own struggle to understand Deweys quest. Written for anyone interested in philosophy or the writings of Dewey, this engaging book is essential reading for understanding the philosophic method and the philosophers task of inquiry.