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Ep. 350: Rorty on Justification and Essentialism (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Exploring Essentialism and Pragmatism: The Case of Water

This chapter examines the philosophical debate surrounding identity and essentialism, using water as a focal point to illustrate contrasting views. It highlights how relational priorities influence our understanding of concepts like truth and utility, comparing essentialist and pragmatist perspectives.

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