Richard Rorty
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Summary
Richard Rorty was born on October 4, 1931[1], in New York City[2]. He died on June 8, 2007[3], in Palo Alto[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,958 views/month, #6,880 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 8, 2008[10]
- Father: James Rorty[11]
- Mother: Winifred Rauschenbusch[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: philosophy[14], pragmatism[15]
- Employer: Princeton University[16], Wellesley College[17], Stanford University[18]
- Educated at: University of Chicago[19], Yale University[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Paul Weiss[21]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[22], MacArthur Fellows Program[23], Meister Eckhart Prize[24], Wilbur Cross Medal[25], honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[26], honorary doctor of Babeș-Bolyai University[27], honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[28]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], American Philosophical Society[30]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[31]
- Influenced by: Martin Heidegger[32], John Dewey[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Doctoral student: Robert Brandom[35]
- Commons category: Richard Rorty[36]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[37]
- Family name: Rorty[38]
- Given name: Richard[39], McKay[40]
- Described at URL: http://www.philosophybasics.com/movements_deconstructionism.html[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Name in native language: Richard McKay Rorty[44]
Why It Matters
Richard Rorty has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Cornel West[47], a theologian[48], b. 1953[49], of United States[50], awarded the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Worship[51], specialised in philosophy[52] and Patricia Churchland[53], a philosopher[54], b. 1943[55], of Canada[56], awarded the MacArthur Fellows Program[57], specialised in philosophy of mind[58].
Works attributed to him include Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature[59], a written work[60].
His notable doctoral advisees include Robert Brandom[61], a philosopher[62], b. 1950[63], of United States[64], specialised in philosophy[65].
FAQs
Where was Richard Rorty born?
Richard Rorty was born in New York City[2].
Where did Richard Rorty die?
Richard Rorty died in Palo Alto[4].
Who were Richard Rorty's parents?
Richard Rorty's father was James Rorty[11]. Richard Rorty's mother was Winifred Rauschenbusch[12].
What did Richard Rorty do for work?
Richard Rorty worked as a philosopher[5], pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].
Where did Richard Rorty go to school?
Richard Rorty was educated at University of Chicago[19] and Yale University[20].
What awards did Richard Rorty receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22], MacArthur Fellows Program[23], Meister Eckhart Prize[24], and Wilbur Cross Medal[25].
Who did Richard Rorty influence?
Richard Rorty has been cited as an influence by Cornel West[47] and Patricia Churchland[53].