In §1 of this mainly expository paper I sketch a picture of classical American pragmatism (Peirce, James, Dewey). In §§2-3, I delve into the pragmatist vein that is visible in the early works of Heidegger and the latter works of Wittgenstein. Finally, in §4, I go into some aspects of physics...

The analysis of the psychological dispositions of political actors, their institutional implications and impact on public policy has received increasing academic attention in recent decades. We believe that the state of the art merits an introductory review to guide the reader on the major...