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Ep. 349: Rorty's Pluralistic Pragmatism (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Navigating the Quest for Truth and Its Implications

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between truth and belief, arguing that our pursuit of truth is reliant on the conviction that an objective truth exists. It critiques relativism and warns of the dangers that arise when we discard the idea of an external standard, which can result in the rise of subjective tyranny.

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