Pragmatism and Purpose

The essays in this volume are connected with the main areas of Thomas A. Goudge''s research: Peirce studies and the philosophy of science, especially the philosophy of biology. There are two sections, each opened with an essay on Goudge''s contribution to the field.

The first section deals with C.S. Peirce. Essays examine major features of his thought: his proof of pragmatism, his logic of relatio...