Richard Rorty
Richard Rorty was an American philosopher associated with pragmatism and the philosophy of language. He is known for his influential works on the nature of truth, knowledge, and the role of philosophy in society. Rorty argued against the traditional view of philosophy as a search for objective truth, proposing instead that it should focus on conversation and the pragmatic use of ideas to solve problems. His ideas have sparked significant debate in contemporary philosophy and have influenced a range of disciplines, including political theory and literary criticism.
Born on Oct 04, 1931 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,888 | $1,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 35,888 | $1,700,000 | 1,605$ |
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Canada:
Richard Rorty, an American philosopher, warned about the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S.
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Australia:
In my Quarterly Essay, I quote American philosopher Richard Rorty who, decades ago, criticised the Democrats for occupying a sterile centre.
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Liechtenstein:
Richard Rorty is noted as a significant philosopher who has been silenced.
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Switzerland:
Richard Rorty is referenced for his definition of truth as what works.
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Sri Lanka:
Richard Rorty's ideas are used to explain the concept of the 'final vocabulary' in literature.
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Liechtenstein:
Richard Rorty is quoted regarding national pride and self-esteem.
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