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Rorty & pragmatism : the philosopher responds to his critics /
Richard Rorty is a philosopher who has been taken seriously in fields and disciplines far beyond his own. He challenges established forms of philosophical inquiry, particularly epistemology and metaphysics, jettisoning philosophical claims to unchanging truth and to scientific accuracy. His view tha...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Nashville :
Vanderbilt University Press,
1995.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | Vanderbilt library of American philosophy.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | Richard Rorty is a philosopher who has been taken seriously in fields and disciplines far beyond his own. He challenges established forms of philosophical inquiry, particularly epistemology and metaphysics, jettisoning philosophical claims to unchanging truth and to scientific accuracy. His view that philosophy is pragmatic, interpretive, and historicist has brought him both accolades and criticism. In Rorty and Pragmatism, this highly influential and sometimes controversial philosopher responds to several of his most prominent critics, representing a wide range of backgrounds and concerns. Each of these critical challenges raises significant questions about Rorty's philosophical outlook. Whether or not one agrees with all of his positions, his replies are consequential. They provide insight into Rorty's thought, its development, and his sense of the future of philosophy. They further the discussion of the role of philosophy and of its contributions to society. |
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| Item Description: | Each article includes a response by R. Rorty. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 258 pages). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-244) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0585159513 9780585159515 9780826502032 0826502032 |