
Richard Rorty and America
Philosopher's Zone
Liberalism and the Reduction of Cruelty
Liberalism, as defined by political philosopher Judith Schlar, is centered around the belief that cruelty is the worst thing humans do. This philosophy heavily influenced Rorty's politics, leading to an emphasis on reducing cruelty and human suffering as the primary political objective.
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