Founders of Constructive Postmodern Philosophy: Peirce, James, Bergson, Whitehead, and Hartshorne (SUNY Series in Constructive Postmodern Thought) - Softcover

"The work is useful, not only for its exploration of the theme of constructive postmodernism, but also for its presentation of the thought of some of the most important nineteenth and twentieth century philosophers. Each thinker is fascinating in his own right, and the chapters bring out intriguing, provocative aspects of the ideas of each with exceptional force and clarity.

"The topic of constructive postmodernism is highly significant, not only because postmodernism is the focus of much current discussion in the humanities and social sciences, but also because it provides a way to focus on some of the deepest questions in the history of philosophical and religious thought." -- Donald A. Crosby, Colorado State University

Reinterprets five recent philosophers by considering them as points on a common and distinctly postmodern trajectory. The new perception also throws light on recent thought that may show a way out of the obvious deadends of modernism and deconstructionism, and help philosophy become once more a relevant critic and guide for the general culture. Pap