Pragmatism · Character
Herbert Spencer
The evolutionary philosopher whose grand system James invokes as a foil, the kind of universe that lends itself to lengthy professorial discourse.
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Also known as Herbert Spencer, Spencer, Mr. Spencer, himself
First appearance: lecture i the present dilemma in philosophy
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Cited for arguing that matter is infinitely refined and that both 'matter' and 'spirit' are symbols of an unknowable reality; also criticized for ignoring the practical future…
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In Lecture III: Some Metaphysical Problems Pragmatically Considered: Cited for arguing that matter is infinitely refined and that both 'matter' and 'spirit' are symbols of an unknowable reality; also criticized for…
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