num_pages: 288
description: Richard Rorty is one of the most provocative figures in recent philosophical, literary and cultural debate. This collection brings together those of his writings aimed at a wider audience, many published in book form for the first time. In these eloquent essays, articles and lectures, Rorty gives a stimulating summary of his central philosophical beliefs and how they relate to his political hopes; he also offers some challenging insights into contemporary America, justice, education and love.
language: English
title: Philosophy and Social Hope
titlecomplete: Philosophy and Social Hope
genres: 20th Century, Essays, Politics, Philosophy, Cultural, Psychology, Theory, Nonfiction, Sociology, History
ratings_count: 870
publisher: Penguin Books