"The most interesting thinker in the 20th century was Wittgenstein, the most interesting thinker in the 19th was Nietzsche. I think the most interesting thinker in the 21st century will be Richard Rorty."
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About Richard Rorty
Richard Rorty (1931-2007) was an American philosopher who taught at Princeton, the University of Virginia, and Stanford University. He is best known for his work on pragmatism, postmodernism, and the philosophy of language. Rorty's writings often focused on the importance of cultural diversity, democratic liberalism, and the rejection of absolute truth. He was a controversial figure in the philosophical community, challenging traditional views and advocating for a more flexible, contingent understanding of truth and reality.
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