The works of the American social philosopher George Herbert Mead (1863-1931), a classic of sociological interaction theory and one of the most important inspirers of a sociologically oriented action theory, are now considered canonical works in sociology and philosophy. This volume offers a careful compilation of philosophical texts by Mead that illustrate the development of his theory. Key focuses include his involvement with and critique of functionalist psychology, the emergence of the concept of symbolically mediated interaction, and its social psychological further development and application, as well as writings on ethics and pedagogy.