This collection of critical essays dedicated to Rorty is a fine selection. This diverse group of essayists includes (at least) two personal friends of Rorty: Richard J. Bernstein & Charles Taylor At approx. 40 pages, Guignon & Hiley's introductory essay to Rorty is an excellent essay on Rorty'
Richard Rorty
β Scribed by Alan Malachowski
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Series
- Philosophy Now
- Edition
- First Edition
- Category
- Library
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