Philosophy
| PHIL3602 | The Philosophy of Richard Rorty (O) | 3 ch [W] |
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This course examines the philosophy of Richard Rorty. Topics covered include Rorty's relationship to the analytic tradition, his debt to Nietzsche, and his appropriation of Hegel and Dewey. The course allows wider exploration of Rorty's contributions to the philosophy of science, ethical theory, the American pragmatic tradition, his reformulation of philosophy, and his dialogue with the political left in the United States. Open to 2nd year students and above. | ||
