Facts about Richard Rorty

Occup.Philosopher
FromUSA
BornOctober 4, 1931
DiedJune 8, 2007
Aged75 years

Summary

Richard Rorty was a famous Philosopher from USA, who lived between October 4, 1931 and June 8, 2007. He/she became 75 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac libra, who is known for Balance, Justice, Truth, Beauty, Perfection. Our collection contains 6 quotes who is written / told by Richard.

Related authors: Alain de Botton (Writer)

6 Famous quotes by Richard Rorty

Small: Always strive to excel, but only on weekends
"Always strive to excel, but only on weekends"
Small: The difference between people and ideas is... only superficial
"The difference between people and ideas is... only superficial"
Small: There is nothing deep down inside us except what we have put there ourselves
"There is nothing deep down inside us except what we have put there ourselves"
Small: The usual picture of Socrates is of an ugly little plebeian who inspired a handsome young nobleman to w
"The usual picture of Socrates is of an ugly little plebeian who inspired a handsome young nobleman to write long dialogues on large topics"
Small: Truth is simply a compliment paid to sentences seen to be paying their way
"Truth is simply a compliment paid to sentences seen to be paying their way"
Small: The world does not speak. Only we do. The world can, once we have programmed ourselves with a language,
"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"