Cognition and Work: A Study Concerning the Value and Limits of the Pragmatic Motifs in the Cognition of the World – eBook

Description

Max Scheler’s Cognition and Work, (PDF), originally published in German in 1926, just two years prior to his passing, represents a pivotal moment in philosophical thought. This groundbreaking ebook offers readers a two-part exploration deep into the realms of cognition and perception.

The first section features one of the earliest and most comprehensive critical evaluations of American pragmatism. This analysis not only laid the groundwork for a significant shift in the understanding of pragmatism across Germany and Western Europe but also highlights its enduring influence on modern philosophical discourse. Scheler meticulously dissects the pragmatist framework, paving the way for a richer appreciation of this intellectual tradition.

In the second part, the work unveils Scheler’s innovative phenomenological approach to perception and the experience of reality. This perspective stands out for its originality, placing it in conversation with the works of esteemed thinkers like Merleau-Ponty and Husserl. Scheler’s argument emphasizes that the prevalent mechanistic view of nature overlooks the dynamic and intricate relationships that not only humans but all living beings share with their environments. His insights bridge the gap between the subjective experience of reality and the broader context of existence.

Now available in English translation for the very first time, Cognition and Work: A Study concerning the Value and Limits of the Pragmatic Motifs in the Cognition of the World expands the conventional boundaries of phenomenology and delves into Scheler’s unique metaphysical perspective. This ebook is a vital resource for anyone intrigued by the intersections of phenomenology, perception, pragmatism, and the connections between living beings and the natural world.

Review

“Together with Scheler’s mature account of perception as a value-laden experience of living beings, this key text contains his complicated assessment of the shortcomings and contributions of pragmatism as a type of knowing.” —Daniel O. Dahlstrom, author of The Heidegger Dictionary

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