On Addams / Marilyn Fischer.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-93).

Active democratic social progress was so essential to Addams that she did not want to alienate any group of people from the conversation or from the participation necessary for effective inclusive deliberation. Varies her rhetorical approach to engage a variety of constituencies , which makes the identification of her social philosophy challenging. Through the integration of theory and action, Addams carried pragmatism to its logical conclusion developing an applied philosophy immersed in social action. Offers a social philosophy built on respect and understanding that is refreshing in its faith in the potential for collective progress.