Dewey and Rorty: Sending Pragmatist Hopes in New Directions
Contrasting with hope in a fixed or eternal order, pragmatists John Dewey and Richard Rorty connect hope to continual growth and conversation.
Read MoreA Pragmatic Approach to Ideas
Contrasting with hope in a fixed or eternal order, pragmatists John Dewey and Richard Rorty connect hope to continual growth and conversation.
Read MoreWhile pragmatists accept the tragic and boundless nature of a constantly changing and foundationless reality, William James offers hope in a naturalized theism.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreWhile the phrase “It could be worse” can provide us comfort, it may lead to less effective and less ethical forms of consolation.
Read MoreBy seeking out the things that don’t change—or invariant structure—we can invest in areas of life that are endlessly rewarding.
Read MoreIn 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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