Stoic Pragmatism

"A direct attack on fundamentalisms of all sorts and on aggressive fanaticisms. . . . Lachs's recommendations for philosophy and for life are rooted in a deeply thought-out individualism that is not individualistic . . . a program for philosophy and a program for life."

~Robert E. Innis, University of Massachusetts Lowell

"Lachs uses his interpretations and assessments of leading philosophical figures to craft and express his own original outlook."

~Jessica Wahman, Dickinson College

"Stoic Pragmatism offers plenty of appeal and promise. It fulfills its pragmatic mission of aiming at amelioration and encouraging our hopes – hopes partly inspired by Lachs's promise of further statements and refinements of his views."

~Philosophy in Review

". . . a valuable contribution to the ongoing discussion of how pragmatism should be developed today . . . ."

~Transactions C S Peirce Society

". . . I am confident thatStoic Pragmatism, like Walden, will elevate and humble readers by reminding them of their half-forgotten hopes for a nobler life."

~Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"Few scholars have comprehended the capacities and limitations of classical American philosophy better than Lachs, who looks even further back to the Stoics as a model for understanding pragmatism. ... Recommended."

~Choice