66 results for 'Rorty'

Richard Rorty's Politics of Redescription is an in-depth analysis of the philosopher's work and its implications for social and political theory. Gideon Calder scrutinizes Rorty's writings to reveal...

Alan R. Malachowski provides an authoritative overview of Richard Rorty's considerable body of work and its impact within philosophy and beyond.Rorty's philosophical project challenges the...

The Cambridge Companion to Rorty provides a comprehensive overview of Richard Rorty's philosophy. This systematic introduction covers a wide range of topics, from his views on truth and...

The Rorty Reader brings together the essential essays of American philosopher Richard Rorty, spanning over four decades of his writings. This comprehensive collection offers a detailed introduction...

Richard Rorty's views on religion evolved significantly in his later work, shifting from outright atheism to a more nuanced critique of clerical power. This collection of essays engages with Rorty's...

The Practice of Political Theory: Rorty and Continental Thought by Clayton Chin A critical reconstruction of Richard Rorty's work, this book intervenes in current debates about philosophical...

This collection of thirteen essays critically engages with the philosophy of Richard Rorty, focusing on his ethics, epistemology, and politics. Drawing inspiration from pragmatism, Rorty sought to...

This collection of interviews with Richard Rorty offers a unique insight into his thoughts on philosophy and its relevance to American public life. Spanning over two decades, these conversations...

On `What is History?' provides an introduction to contemporary historiographical debates. Keith Jenkins builds on his previous work, Rethinking History, to explore the influence of key figures such...

Truth and Progress: Philosophical PapersThis collection of essays by Richard Rorty continues to defend his pragmatist view of truth, arguing that it is not a goal of inquiry. In these...

Richard Rorty's Philosophical Papers offer a thought-provoking exploration of objectivity and truth. In this volume, Rorty presents a Deweyan account of objectivity as intersubjectivity, focusing on...

Philosophy and Freedom by John McCumber explores the idea that true liberation lies in breaking free from structures of domination encoded in Western civilization. This thought-provoking work...

This second volume in Rorty's Philosophical Papers series continues his exploration of recent European philosophy, focusing on the work of Heidegger and Derrida. Four essays examine Heidegger's...

Colin Koopman explores the relationship between pragmatism's classical and contemporary phases, seeking to reconcile their differences. He proposes a new framework, "transitionalist" themes of...

Consequences Of Pragmatism: Essays 1972-1980 by Rorty, Richard. Richard Rorty's Consequences of Pragmatism is a thought-provoking exploration of the history and relevance of American pragmatist...

Richard Rorty's Pragmatism as Anti-Authoritarianism is his final statement on pragmatism, offering a culmination of his philosophical and political views. In this work, Rorty identifies...

Richard Rorty's Philosophy and Social Hope is a collection of essays, articles, and lectures that distill his central philosophical beliefs and their relationship to his political hopes. In these...

Richard Rorty's latest work offers a provocative critique of foundationalist philosophy and its metaphysical aspirations. By examining thinkers such as Nietzsche, Freud, and Wittgenstein, Rorty...

Roy Bhaskar's Philosophy and the Idea of Freedom is a critical examination of Richard Rorty's influential philosophical work. Bhaskar argues that Rorty's account of science and knowledge is based on...

Richard Rorty's Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature is a seminal work that challenged the dominant philosophical tradition of representation. First published in 1979, this influential book argued...

Richard Rorty's essays on American and global politics offer a prescient analysis of the challenges democracies face at home and abroad.In these thought-provoking pieces, Rorty confronts issues such...

A mysterious figure from the past appears in a surprising way. Kofi's ordinary life is turned upside down when he encounters Rorty Thrutch, a prehistoric human who has somehow ended up in his bedroom...

Achieving Our Country challenges the notion that America's past is irredeemably tainted by its history. Instead, Richard Rorty argues that this perception has led to a debilitating mentality of shame...

Robert B. Brandom's Pragmatism and Idealism explores the relationship between representation, reality, and discursive practices. Drawing on Richard Rorty and Hegel, Brandom offers a pragmatist...

The Identities of Persons by Amélie RortyThis collection of essays brings together thirteen philosophers to explore the criteria for personal identity and its implications for ethics and action...

Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Butler explores the key ideas and concepts of postmodern thought. This concise guide delves into the world of art, literature, film,...

This comprehensive analysis of the philosophy of social science offers a critical examination of key perspectives, including Durkheim, Weber, Popper, and Rorty's neo pragmatism. Baert places these...

This anthology presents a comprehensive collection of perspectives on evil, drawing from various historical, philosophical, theological, literary, dramatic, psychological and legal sources. Amélie...

Richard Bernstein explores the intersection of philosophy and science in "Beyond Objectivism and Relativism", examining debates between Continental and analytic traditions. He argues that a new...

Genealogy as Critique explores how philosophical genealogy can transform our understanding of modernity. By engaging with influential thinkers such as Nietzsche, Habermas, Deleuze, Rorty, Williams...

Civilization and Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. In this work, Freud examines the relationship between individual desire and societal...

Stanley Cavell is one of the world's most influential philosophers, alongside Richard Rorty, Hilary Putnam and Jacques Derrida. This collection explores his work, which spans a wide range of...

Transcendent Individual: Towards a Literary and Liberal Anthropology explores the concept of individuality in anthropology. The author argues for a commitment to cherishing and defending...

Concealment and Exposure And Other Essays is a collection of critical essays and reviews by Thomas Nagel, one of the leading American philosophers of his generation.The volume is divided into three...

Practicing Philosophy: A Pragmatic Approach to LivingThis book explores how philosophy can help us live better by applying contemporary pragmatism to the question of philosophical living. Richard...

Who Count as Persons? Human Identity and the Ethics of KillingThis thought-provoking exploration of human identity and ethics challenges readers to reconsider their stance on taking human life. John...

Jorge Luis Borges and Post-Analytic Philosophy explores the intersection of literature and philosophy through a close reading of Borges' short stories. This book argues that Borges' exploration of...

A-Z guide to political philosophy provides an in-depth exploration of key concepts and thinkers. From contract theory to multi-culturalism, this comprehensive volume explains complex ideas in...

This ethnographic study examines how insurance companies discovered a vast market in predominantly poor African clients after apartheid ended in 1994. South Africa became a testing ground for new...

Real History brings together two influential schools of thought in the philosophy of history: realism and objectivity. Martin Bunzl presents a synthesis between these traditions, revealing that what...

The Ends of Philosophy: Pragmatism, Foundationalism and Postmodernism by Lawrence E. CahooneThis thought-provoking work explores the intersection of traditional philosophy, postmodern critique, and...

Claire Colebrook explores the concept of irony in post-Cartesian philosophy, examining key figures such as Spinoza, Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche. She also considers modern thinkers like Rorty, Searle,...

Stephen Hicks' Explaining Postmodernism offers a provocative account of why postmodernism has been the most vigorous intellectual movement of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Tracing its roots...

Culture Counts: A Defence of Western Culture Against Its Critics and Enemies. Roger Scruton argues that our culture is not dead, but rather continues to provide moral knowledge and a source of...

Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914) is widely regarded as one of America's greatest philosophers. This comprehensive introduction to his thought explores Peirce's life, work and key concepts in logic,...

Sheldon Wolin's Fugitive Democracy brings together his most important writings on politics and democracy. This authoritative collection showcases Wolin's scholarship and critical acumen as he engages...

This collection of essays explores one of the most pressing issues in contemporary thought: cosmopolitanism. Two leading thinkers, Jacques Derrida and Richard Rorty, examine how to uphold...

Wittgenstein and the Social Sciences: Action, Ideology and Justice by Robert Vinten explores the relationship between Wittgenstein's philosophy and the social sciences. Vinten argues that despite...

Wilfrid Sellars' Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind is a seminal work in the history of analytic philosophy. First published in 1956, it challenged the foundationalist motives of logical...

Jürgen Habermas and Pragmatism explores the connections between Habermas's work and America's most significant philosophical movement, pragmatism. This collection considers the influence of...

What Philosophers Know: Case Studies in Recent Analytic Philosophy by Gary Gutting explores the idea that philosophy has not delivered on its promise to settle major moral and religious questions...

Globalizing Rights: The Oxford Amnesty Lectures 1999 explores the complex relationship between globalization and human rights. A diverse range of contributors from various disciplines share their...

New Pragmatists by Cheryl J. Misak explores the philosophy of pragmatism, which posits that our concepts must be connected to our practices. This perspective emphasizes the importance of real-life...

Realism is an enlightening story that enriches our experience and makes it more intelligible. However, this account of humanity's best efforts at knowledge has been subject to criticism from various...

Poststructuralism and Critical Theory's Second Generation by Alan D. Schrift explores the major themes and developments in continental philosophy from the 1960s to the present, focusing on key...

Iris Murdoch, Philosopher by Justin Broackes is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of this influential philosopher. Murdoch's philosophy was marked by its bold challenges to established...

The Pragmatic Turn by Richard J. Bernstein This major new work by one of America's leading philosophers argues that many key themes in philosophy over the past 150 years are rooted in classical...

Philosophical Tools for Technological Culture provides a practical and comprehensive appraisal of the value of philosophy in today's technological culture. Larry A. Hickman argues that technology, as...

This collection of essays provides important interpretations and analysis of Gilles Deleuze's political philosophy. By comparing his thought with that of other contemporary thinkers, such as Derrida,...

F.R. Ankersmit's Political Representation is a thought-provoking work that seeks to reconnect history with political theory. By exploring the concept of representation, the author argues that an...

Theory has faced significant challenges in recent years. D. N. Rodowick argues that a revitalized concept of theory is urgently needed to assess the limits of scientific explanation and defend...

Pragmatism: An Introduction provides an overview of the key arguments of the pragmatist philosophical tradition. This accessible study explores the work of influential thinkers such as Charles...

Pragmatism: A Reader is an invaluable collection of texts that explores the roots of American culture. Spanning over 560 pages, this paperback edition brings together key works by prominent thinkers...

Philosophical Romanticism explores the relationship between philosophy and romanticism, an area currently experiencing renewed interest. This collection of specially-written articles by world-class...

Critical Environments: A Pragmatist Orientation for Postmodern Theory. This book offers a fresh approach to postmodern theory by advocating for a pragmatist perspective. Cary Wolfe argues that...

An Introduction to Political Thought: A Conceptual Toolkit by Peri Roberts and Peter Sutch is your comprehensive guide to understanding political thought. This new edition includes a brand-new...