

Ep. 349: Rorty's Pluralistic Pragmatism (Part One)
Sep 2, 2024
This discussion dives into Richard Rorty's unapologetic pragmatism, challenging authoritarian views on democracy and truth. The speakers examine how individual judgment shapes beliefs within a community, arguing that ethics and morality should evolve through collective dialogue. They tackle the differences between resemblance and representation in knowledge, and the dangers of discarding objective truths, cautioning against subjective tyranny. Additionally, the complexities of consensus in defining truth are explored, particularly regarding religion and its societal implications.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Rorty's Relativism and Collective Discourse
03:23 • 18min
The Community of Knowledge: Reassessing Reality and Truth
21:51 • 3min
Philosophy, Pluralism, and Democracy
24:28 • 14min
The Shift from Resemblance to Representation in Knowledge
38:29 • 3min
Navigating the Quest for Truth and Its Implications
41:02 • 2min
Exploring Truth and Pragmatism: A Discussion on Consensus and Religion
42:54 • 4min