This book explores the role that American pragmatism played in the development of social philosophy in 20th-century Europe. The essays in the first part of the book show how the ideas of Peirce James and Dewey influenced the traditions of European philosophy especially existentialism and the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory that emerged in the 20th century. The second part of the volume deals with current challenges in social philosophy. The essays here demonstrate how discussions of two core issues in social philosophyâthe conception of social conflict and the publicâcan be enriched with pragmatist resources. In featuring both historical and conceptual perspectives these essays provide a full picture of pragmatismâs role in the development of Continental social philosophy. Pragmatism and Social Philosophy will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working on American philosophy social philosophy and Continental philosophy. . Language: English