The Unrealists

"The Unrealists" is a sharp and provocative critique of the most influential thinkers of the early twentieth century. Author Harvey Wickham examines the philosophical landscapes shaped by figures such as William James, Henri Bergson, George Santayana, Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, John Dewey, Samuel Alexander, and Alfred North Whitehead. Through a series of analytical essays, Wickham challenges the modern departure from traditional realism, arguing that these prominent intellectuals-whom he labels the unrealists-have led human thought into a maze of subjectivity and abstraction.

The work delves into various domains, from the psychological pragmatism of James to the relativistic physics of Einstein and the logical atomism of Russell. Wickham provides a contemporary perspective on the intellectual shifts that defined the era, questioning the foundations of new physics and the evolving definitions of truth and reality. This volume serves as an essential primary source for understanding the critical reactions to the rise of modernism in philosophy and science. It remains a valuable resource for students of intellectual history and those interested in the ideological debates that shaped the transition from nineteenth-century certainties to the complexities of the modern world.

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