Reconstruction in Philosophy

Reconstruction in Philosophy represents Dewey’s most programmatic application of pragmatic method to philosophy. He argues that philosophy itself must undergo “reconstruction,” one that no longer privileges metaphysics at the expense of an account of human flourishing. In place of the pursuit of absolutes and certainty sought by metaphysicians, Dewey proposes a “reconstructed” philosophy that focuses on human experience and the intelligent use of the thoughts and actions that comprise this process. The Logos edition presents the first edition of this work.