Analytic Philosophy Part 1: Dewey, Russell, and Whitehead

The video explores the evolution of pragmatism into the 20th century, highlighting key figures like Pierce, James, and Dewey. Dewey's work emphasized democracy, education, and social constructs. The transition to analytic philosophy is marked by the linguistic turn, with contributions from Frege, Russell, and Moore. Frege's work on logic and language laid the groundwork for analytic philosophy, while Whitehead and Russell further developed these ideas, influencing modern philosophical discourse.

What were the main areas that pragmatism began to incorporate as it developed into the 20th century?

How did John Dewey's conception of pragmatism differ from that of William James?

In what way did Dewey's views on learning reflect his understanding of democracy?

Discuss the impact of the linguistic turn in philosophy as described in the text.

What was Gottlieb Frege's contribution to the development of logic and mathematics?

What criticisms did Alfred Whitehead have regarding traditional views of reality?

How did Bertrand Russell's work relate to the ideas of Leibnitz and Frege?