This book contains diverse and critical reflections on Richard Rorty's contributions to ethics, an aspect of his thought that has been relatively neglected. Together, they demonstrate that Rorty offers a compelling and coherent ethical vision. The book's chapters, grouped thematically, explore Rorty's emphasis on the importance of moral imagination, social relations, language, and literature as instrumental for ethical self-transformation, as well as for strengthening what Rorty called "social hope," which entails constant work toward a more democratic, inclusive, and cosmopolitan society and world.Several contributors address the ethical implications of Rorty's commitment to a vision of political liberalism without philosophical foundations. Others offer critical examinations of Rorty's claim that our private or individual projects of self-creation can or should be held apart from our public goals of ameliorating social conditions and reducing cruelty and suffering. Some contributors explore hurdles that impede the practical applications of certain of Rorty's ideas.The Ethics of Richard Rorty will appeal to scholars and advanced students interested in American philosophy and ethics.
| ISBN: | 9781032076577 |
| Publication date: | 26th August 2024 |
| Author: | Susan Dieleman, David E McClean, Paul Showler |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in American Philosophy |
| Genres: |
Ethics and moral philosophy Social and political philosophy Literary studies: general Political science and theory |
This book contains diverse and critical reflections on Richard Rorty's contributions to ethics, an aspect of his thought that has been relatively neglected. Together, they demonstrate that Rorty offers a compelling and coherent ethical vision. The book's chapters, grouped thematically, explore Rorty's emphasis on the importance of moral imagination, social relations, language, and literature as instrumental for ethical self-transformation, as well as for strengthening what Rorty called "social hope," which entails constant work toward a more democratic, inclusive, and cosmopolitan society and world.Several contributors address the ethical implications of Rorty's commitment to a vision of political liberalism without philosophical foundations. Others offer critical examinations of Rorty's claim that our private or individual projects of self-creation can or should be held apart from our public goals of ameliorating social conditions and reducing cruelty and suffering. Some contributors explore hurdles that impede the practical applications of certain of Rorty's ideas.The Ethics of Richard Rorty will appeal to scholars and advanced students interested in American philosophy and ethics.
The Ethics of Richard Rorty features in the following genres: Ethics and moral philosophy, Social and political philosophy, Literary studies: general, Political science and theory
The Ethics of Richard Rorty is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Ethics of Richard Rorty was written by Susan Dieleman, David E McClean, Paul Showler and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Ethics of Richard Rorty has 224 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in American Philosophy series
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