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A history of American philosophy

by Herbert Wallace Schneider

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Examines the European philosophy that has influenced the pattern of American thought. Covers the concepts of Platonism, nationalism, orthodoxy, the transcendental, idealism, and human progress in the United States.

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Columbian studies in American culture (18)

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Original publication date: 1946

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Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 191 — Philosophy & psychology Modern western philosophy Philosophy of United States and Canada
LCC: B851 .S4 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Philosophy (General) By period Modern By region or country

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Published: 1946
Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 191
LCC: B851 .S4

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