The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast Ep. 350: Rorty on Justification and Essentialism (Part One)
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Sep 16, 2024 Philosopher Richard Rorty, known for his influential thoughts on pragmatism and anti-authoritarianism, dives into powerful ideas about democracy and truth. He argues that we don't need absolute truths to justify democratic values. Rorty dismisses the distinction between essential and accidental properties, proposing that everything is defined by its relations. The conversation also humorously navigates the divide between continental and analytic philosophies, championing a shift toward pan-relationalism to understand reality.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Mind-Independent Reality and Matrix Analogies
02:52 • 2min
Philosophy of Contextual Truth and Democracy
04:30 • 18min
Exploring Relationalism and Essentialism in Philosophy
22:08 • 5min
Reframing Ontology: A Journey Beyond Realism
26:42 • 21min
Exploring Essentialism and Pragmatism: The Case of Water
47:36 • 4min