Abstract

I argue that Georg Kuhlewind's thought and pragmatism have a great deal in common. Both are a matter of activity, of doing truth, and pragmatism itself has nothing to do with being commercial or materialistic. Biblical and Greek notions of truth are discussed and related to pragmatism. Kuhlewind's discussion of noticing and forgetfulness of Self are related to Pilate and truth. The contemplative dimension of pragmatism - in James but especially in Dewey - is highlighted. In conclusion, the linguistic turn and pragmatism are connected to Kuhlewind's interest in language and in his teaching that I-beings are word-beings.

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