The latest book by the prominent American philosopher and public intellectual Richard Rorty offers a definitive exposition of his mature philosophical and political views. Richard Rorty's Pragmatism as Anti-Authoritarianism forms his concluding vision of pragmatism, as he introduced it decades ago in Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature.
Content and themes
Rorty positions anti-authoritarianism as the core of pragmatism. This means that our cultural heritage is continually open to revision, because there is no absolute authority that definitively establishes the truth. Without the certainty of God or nature, only the opinions and ideas of fellow human beings remain. The most important criterion of these ideas is their usefulness: do they lead to peace, freedom, and happiness?
Features of the book
- Extensive reflection on the evolution of Rorty's thinking
- Connection between philosophical theories and concrete social objectives
- Accessible explanation of Rorty's pragmatic utopia
- Treatment of trust, dialogue, and openness within pragmatism
Suitable for
This book is particularly suitable for those interested in philosophy, political theory, and social justice. The learning material is aimed at a broad, general audience and is also valuable for education and self-study at higher language or philosophy levels (C1–C2).
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