Download This PaperEvolution, Agency, and Objects: Re-Discovering Classical Pragmatism
Oxford Handbook of Archaeological Theory. A. Gardner, M. Lake, & U. Sommer (eds). Oxford: Oxford University Press, Forthcoming
16 Pages Posted: 26 Apr 2013
Date Written: 2013
Abstract
Historically, the influence of American pragmatism on archaeology and archaeological theory has been limited. Until recently, archaeologists have shown little interest in pragmatism (Preucel & Mrozowski 2010). In what follows we will provide a plausible explanation for this omission and, more importantly, an outline of why and how the lacuna can be filled. Our argument centres mainly around classical pragmatism, in particular the work of G.H. Mead (1863-1931).
Keywords: philosophical pragmatism, GH Mead, things, objects, agency, archaeological theory
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