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“What counts as rational argumentation is as historically determined and as context-dependent, as what counts as good French.”

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Richard Rorty
Richard Rorty

Richard Rorty was an influential American philosopher, born on October 4, 1931, and passed away on June 8, 2007. Known for his unique linguistic philosophy and critical rationalism, his ideas had a profound impact on the philosophical world in the late 20th century. more

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