All about American Philosophy
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All about American Philosophy
Table of Contents
Introduction
17th Century
18th Century
Calvinism
Age of Enlightenment
19th Century
Transcendentalism
Darwinism in America
Pragmatism
Charles Sanders Peirce
William James
John Dewey
20th Century
Rejection of Idealism
Process Philosophy
Analytic Philosophy
Return to Political Philosophy
Feminism
Contemporary Philosophy
American Philosophical Society
History
Awards
Publications
American Philosophical Society Museum

American philosophy encompasses the diverse and evolving body of thought produced by American thinkers, both within the United States and internationally. While it may not be easily defined by a single set of characteristics, it has profoundly influenced and been shaped by the unique social, political, and cultural landscape of the nation. This philosophical tradition reflects the complex history of the United States, addressing issues ranging from democracy and individualism to pragmatism and transcendentalism, and more recently, multiculturalism and social justice.

One of the earliest influences on American philosophy was the Enlightenment, particularly the works of European thinkers like John Locke and Montesquieu, whose ideas on natural rights and...