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Solidarity in Contingency: Rorty’s Constructive Project

Solidarity in Contingency: Rorty’s Constructive Project

Richard Rorty (1931–2007), once dubbed ‘the man who killed truth’, is best known for challenging the idea that philosophy provides foundational knowledge. Yet beyond the controversy lies a vital, underexplored side of Rorty’s work: his constructive vision for fostering democratic solidarity in a world shaped by contingency and uncertainty. This volume shifts focus from defending Rorty to applying his insights for today’s...
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QDHR3, Richard Rorty, PHI034000, Pragmatism, Ironism, JBSF11, Democratic solidarity, SOC026040, Liberal ironist, PHI020000, Contingency, PHI000000, JPHV, QDTS, POL007000, PHI019000, JHBA
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