Solidarity in the Conversation of Humankind: The Ungroundable Liberalism of Rich

Description: Solidarity in the Conversation of Humankind by Norman Geras This study examines with the work of Richard Rorty - a proponent of human, radical liberalism - to explore the paradoxes of a philosophy which rejects any determinate view of human nature. It deals with questions of importance to ethical philosophy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What are the sources of solidarity? Do universalist motives have an important place among them? And how are they related to arguments about human nature and about truth?In this new book, Norman Geras engages with the work of Richard Rorty to explore the paradoxes of a liberalism which rejects any determinate view of human nature. He begins by examining Rortys thesis concerning rescuer behavior during the Holocaust. Measuring it against existing research on the subject and the testimony of rescuers themselves, Geras questions Rortys use of their moral example as a challenge to universalist assumptions. He then considers some of the problems in Rortys anti-essentialism: his shifting usages of "human nature"; the paradoxical plea for extensive forms of solidarity on the basis of parochial communitarian premises; the relationship of pragmatist notions of truth to issues of justice; and the project of a democratic, would-be "humanist" utopia grounded only on contingencies.Solidarity in the Conversation of Humankind is an imagined dialogue with Rorty-influential, eloquent and unorthodox champion of a human radical liberalism. Author Biography Norman Geras (1943-2013) was Professor of Government at the University of Manchester. His books include Solidarity in the Conversation of Humankind and Marx and Human Nature. Promotional Confronting the issues of universalism in the philosophy of Richard Rorty Long Description What are the sources of solidarity? Do universalist motives have an important place among them? And how are they related to arguments about human nature and about truth? In this new book, Norman Geras engages with the work of Richard Rorty to explore the paradoxes of a liberalism which rejects any determinate view of human nature. He begins by examining Rorty.s thesis concerning rescuer behavior during the Holocaust. Measuring it against existing research on the subject and the testimony of rescuers themselves, Geras questions Rorty.s use of their moral example as a challenge to universalist assumptions. He then considers some of the problems in Rorty.s anti-essentialism: his shifting usages of .human nature.; the paradoxical plea for extensive forms of solidarity on the basis of parochial communitarian premises; the relationship of pragmatist notions of truth to issues of justice; and the project of a democratic, would-be .humanist. utopia grounded only on contingencies. Solidarity in the Conversation of Humankind is an imagined dialogue with Rorty.influential, eloquent and unorthodox champion of a human radical liberalism. Details ISBN0860916596 Author Norman Geras Short Title SOLIDARITY IN THE CONVERSATION Language English ISBN-10 0860916596 ISBN-13 9780860916598 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 191 Imprint Verso Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1943 Residence ENK Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780860916598 AU Release Date 1995-06-17 NZ Release Date 1995-06-17 UK Release Date 1995-06-17 Subtitle The Ungroundable Liberalism of Richard Rorty Pages 160 Publisher Verso Books Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-06-17 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9609318;

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