The Last Conceptual Revolution: Critique of Richard Rorty's Political Philosophy

Gander, Eric M.

ISBN 10: 0791440109 / ISBN 13: 9780791440100

Published by State University of New York Press, Albany, NY, 1998

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Paperback, xii, 235 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Last Conceptual Revolution: Critique of Richard Rorty's Political Philosophy
• Publisher: State University of New York Press, Albany, NY
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791440109
• ISBN 13: 9780791440100
• Binding: Paper
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

A critique of Rorty's own provocative political philosophy, as well as an in-depth look at both the issues concerning the relationship between the public and the private, and arguments on the role of reason in liberal political discourse generally.

In 1989, with the publication of Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity, and in articles throughout the 1990s, Richard Rorty developed a detailed social and political philosophy that brings together core elements in liberalism, pragmatism, and postmodern, anti-foundationalist philosophy. The Last Conceptual Revolution provides a critique both of Rorty's own provocative political philosophy, as well as an in-depth look at the issues concerning the relationship between the public and the private; between persuasion and force; and arguments about the role of reason in liberal political discourse generally.

About the Author

Eric M. Gander is Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech at Baruch College, City University of New York, where he teaches classes in persuasion and politics.