Philosophy
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Pragmatism is an uncertain and pluralistic philosophy, but its malleability and modesty make it an incredibly hope-filled approach to life.
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Contrasting with hope in a fixed or eternal order, pragmatists John Dewey and Richard Rorty connect hope to continual growth and conversation.
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While pragmatists accept the tragic and boundless nature of a constantly changing and foundationless reality, William James offers hope in a naturalized theism.
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A long-time friend and former student of the eminent pragmatist philosopher Richard Bernstein reflects on her mentor’s commitment to pluralism and love of children.
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While the phrase “It could be worse” can provide us comfort, it may lead to less effective and less ethical forms of consolation.
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By seeking out the things that don’t change—or invariant structure—we can invest in areas of life that are endlessly rewarding.
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In defending liberalism, the philosopher Richard Rorty argues that there is no difference—in practice—between aiming at justification and aiming at something more called truth.
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In contrast with the algorithmic view of consciousness, process philosophy suggests that we’re fundamentally energy or “drops of experience.”