The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America - Louis Menand

A short summary of The Metaphysical Club:

The thinkers that created the philosophy and politics of America, after the Civil War.

It is certitude that leads to violence.

What is truth?

Do you believe struggle is necessary?

An in-depth look at the collaboration between some of America's greatest thinkers.

A convergence of philosophy, psychology, natural history, and law.

I love the term belletrist.

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