There is nothing deep down inside us except what we have put there ourselves.
About Richard Rorty
Richard McKay Rortywas an American philosopher. Educated at the University of Chicago and Yale University, Rorty’s academic career included appointments as the Stuart Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University, the Kenan Professor of Humanities at the University of Virginia, and as a professor of comparative literature at Stanford University.
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There is nothing deep down inside us except what we have put there ourselves.
American philosopher (1931-2007)
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.
American philosopher (1931-2007)
The difference between people and ideas is… only superficial.
American philosopher (1931-2007)
Truth is simply a compliment paid to sentences seen to be paying their way.
American philosopher (1931-2007)
Always strive to excel, but only on weekends.
American philosopher (1931-2007)
The usual picture of Socrates is of an ugly little plebeian who inspired a handsome young nobleman to write long dialogues on large topics.
American philosopher (1931-2007)