Josiah Royce in Focus

by Kegley, Jacquelyn Ann K.

• ISBN13: 9780253352408
• ISBN10: 0253352401
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-26
• Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr

Summary

This new approach to Josiah Royce shows one of American philosophy's brightest minds in action for today's readers. Although Royce was one of the towering figures of American pragmatism, his thought is often considered in the wake of his more famous peers. Jacquelyn Ann K. Kegley brings fresh perspective to Royce's ideas and clarifies his individual philosophical vision. Kegley foregrounds Royce's concern with contemporary public issues and ethics, focusing in particular on how he addresses long-standing problems such as race, religion, community, the dangers of mass media, mass culture, and blatant individualistic capitalism. She offers a deep and fruitful philosophical exploration of Royce's ideas on conflict resolution, memory, self-identity, and self-development. Kegley's keen understanding and appreciation of Royce reintroduces him to a new generation of scholars and students.

Author Biography

Jacquelyn Ann K. Kegley is Professor of Philosophy at California State University, Bakersfield. She is author of Genuine Individuals and Genuine Communities: A Roycean Public Philosophy and editor of Genetic Knowledge: Human Values and Responsibility.

Table of Contents

Preface

Royce as a Frontier Californian and Intellectual Pioneer: Forging Self and Thought in a New and Developing Land

The Self

Royce's Ethical Theory

Religious Insight, the Spirit of Community, and the Reality of Evil

Developing Genuine Individuals and Communities

The Thought of Josiah Royce: A Treasure of Riches for Contemporary Philosophical and Public Issues

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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