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"Chronicles the activities of the American philosophical associations founded at the beginning of the twentieth century that merged into the present American Philosophical Assocation in 1927. The field of philosophy's development as a profession, its relation to domestic and international politics, and the evolution of its ideas and ideals are discussed"--Provided by publisher.
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A profession that contemplates timeless truth, philosophy is rarely seen through a historian’s eyes, with its own discrete history and relationship to domestic and international politics. This fascinating, richly detailed account charts the development of professional philosophy in America after the Civil War, focusing on the early years of the American Philosophical Association.
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