1931-, American Philosopher
Always strive to excel, but only on weekends.
Richard Rorty – [Excellence]
Open-mindedness should not be fostered because, as Scripture teaches, Truth is great and will prevail, nor because, as Milton suggests, Truth will always win in a free and open encounter. It should be fostered for its own sake.
Richard Rorty – [Awareness]
The difference between people and ideas is… only superficial.
Richard Rorty – [Ideas]
The usual picture of Socrates is of an ugly little plebeian who inspired a handsome young nobleman to write long dialogues on large topics.
Richard Rorty – [Philosophers and Philosophy]
The world does not speak. Only we do. The world can, once we have programmed ourselves with a language, cause us to hold beliefs. But it cannot propose a language for us to speak. Only other human beings can do that.
Richard Rorty – [Speech]