Rorty and the Mirror of Nature (Electronic book text)

Richard Rorty is one of the most influential, controversial and widely-read philosophers of the twentieth century. In this guidebook to "Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature" Tartaglia analyzes this challenging text and introduces and assesses: Rorty's life and the background to his philosophy; the key themes and arguments of "Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature"; and, the continuing importance of Rorty's work to philosophy. "Rorty and the Mirror of Nature" is an ideal starting-point for anyone new to Rorty, and essential reading for students in philosophy, cultural studies, literary theory and social science.