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Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature

Thirtieth-Anniversary Edition
By Richard Rorty
Series: Princeton Classics
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Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature by Richard Rorty challenges traditional philosophical ideas by critiquing the concept of the mind as a mirror reflecting reality. Rorty argues for a shift away from the focus on knowledge as a representation of reality towards a more pragmatic approach, emphasising the role of language and culture in shaping our understanding. The book is influential in encouraging readers to question foundational assumptions in philosophy and psychology.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the critique of traditional philosophy and its quest for objective truth. It challenges the conventional ways of thinking about knowledge and reality, focusing on the role of language in shaping our understanding of the world. If you're interested in a thought-provoking analysis that bridges philosophy and psychology, this book might be for you.

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Includes the previously unpublished essay "The philosopher as expert."

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When it first appeared in 1979, Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature hit the philosophical world like a bombshell. In it, Richard Rorty argued that, beginning in the seventeenth century, philosophers developed an unhealthy obsession with the notion of representation: comparing the mind to a mirror that reflects reality.

Rorty's book is a powerful critique of this imagery and the tradition of thought that it spawned. Today, the book remains a must-read and stands as a classic of twentieth-century philosophy. Its influence on the academy, both within philosophy and across a wide array of disciplines, continues unabated.

This edition includes new essays by philosopher Michael Williams and literary scholar David Bromwich, as well as Rorty's previously unpublished essay "The Philosopher as Expert."

Series: Princeton Classics

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Richard Rorty's Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature is praised for its ambitious attempt to contextualise contemporary philosophical concerns within a historical framework and is considered a rare achievement in philosophical literature. It addresses the sense of crisis in academic philosophy, encouraging philosophers to re-evaluate their discipline, with some critics describing it as a profound work that signals the conclusion of modern European philosophy. The book is noted for its depth and lasting impact, suggesting it may be a significant milestone in philosophical discourse.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691178158

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Edition: Thirtieth-Anniversary Edition

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Michael Williams
  • Afterword by David Bromwich

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 480

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Richard Rorty Series: Princeton Classics

About the Author

Richard Rorty (1931-2007) was a prolific philosopher and public intellectual who, over the course of his career, taught at Princeton, the University of Virginia, and, until his death, Stanford University.

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