From: bahna@rpi.edu
Date: Sun Feb 09 2003 - 21:46:35 GMT
DMB said:
"This kind of dualistic thinking is a feature of every language and every
culture. So Rorty's attempt to get rid of dualisms without any reference to
the mystical One is... um, ignorant. And to blame this age old problem on
Plato or Western Philosophy is pretty dumb too. I think Rorty is a shallow
and superficial thinker. Trivial? You bet!"
Are you sure about that? I suppose you are. So, we should condemn Rorty
for neglecting to make any reference to the mystical one (actually I am not
sure that he has neglected it, I have barely scratched the surface of his
work, but for the sake of argument...) and not give him credit for pointing
out another instance of the strong hold these dualisms have on our
mindsets. I am not so sure Cambell would have such strong reactions to
Rorty as you do. But you are free to your prejudices.
Andy (rhymes with dandy, candy, randy, brandy, Sandy...)
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