Richard Rorty on John Dewey

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"Philosophical ideas are confined to one percent of the population and they tend to be cosmopolites who are not easily identified with their country....Dewey's dreams of participatory democracy will never come true." Richard Rorty talks about John Dewey.

[@philipsmith6070]

Rorty has give us a deeply insightful and informed summary of Dewey's attitudes and influence on American intellectual and cultural life, along with a realistic assessment of the limitations of social democracy and the enterprise of philosophy.

[@Catofminerva]

Such a calming voice lol

[@smits98]

I love that there's a picture of Emerson, who according to Harold Bloom invented the American Mind, for bad and for good

[@thirdcreed]

It's refreshing to me to see a person say so little of what anyone wants to hear. When he says something it is only because it seems to be true to him, that's very valuable. It may well be unrealistically optimistic to think that pure democracy will every happen, or that if it did it would actually result in more human well-being. It may not be expedient for those who desire change, but is it true? Truth might be dismal, nature makes no guarantees. I would much rather he state his position clearly, than attempt to inspire. THAT would have been boring.

[@randyhelzerman]

Might be the last "new" thing by Rorty I'll ever hear.

[@americanphilosopher]

@randyhelzerman I hope that's not true! Keep watching the channel and I'll do my best to prove you wrong. Thanks for the comment.

[@stephen_pfrimmer]

"Dewey's dreams of participatory democracy will never come true," but we can sit a little closer to each other.

[@manuelcastellanosjr4929]

That's about as good as it gets, yes.

[@SalimBadakhchani]

Well he didn't beat about the bush.

[@hopelittwin]

this is great. Currently researching Black Mountain College and found my way here through the youtube algorithm. recs on where to start with Dewey?

[@americanphilosopher]

Hi Hope! Will we ever divine the mysteries of the algorithm? Perhaps not but we get to enjoy the illusion of synchronicity because of it. Anyway, I'm glad you found your way here. Dewey is what we might call a "full service philosopher", meaning he wrote deeply on just about everything, so it depends on what you're interested in. If you are interested in education, an obvious place to start is Democracy and Education. If metaphysics is your thing, or just a general introduction to his general philosophy, many would suggest Experience and Nature, but that's a bit woolly to my taste. I would suggest, instead, Human Nature and Conduct. If you like political philosophy, The Public and its Problems, is good. Or, a general critique of the culture: Individualism, Old and New. Truly John Dewey contains multitudes (apologies to Whitman). Jim Campbell wrote a handy book called Understanding John Dewey. Anyway, good luck, and thanks for watching!

[@sergiosatelite467]

If interested in his moral philosophy, his views on human nature, society, naturalism, Darwin…try Gouinlock’s anthology on The Moral Writings…I find it to be a good panoramic selection.

[@hopelittwin]

@@sergiosatelite467 thank you!

[@brendanthompson2082]

a practical version of pragmatism? That sounds practical.

[@liammcooper]

practically, yes

[@krumbergify]

The pragmatic maxim needs to be interpreted and applied to everyday matters

[@daichichun]

I dont find Deweys text boring!

[@nancywysemen7196]

appreciate the overviews. rorty seems like a worthy study and mentor.

[@Victa20]

Is he awake

[@Armando7654]

its almost funny roty accuses others of being boring

[@fungalbob]

Exactly what I thought about his voice, but he hypnotizes you with that declining intonation: the content of what he says is quite scary.

[@luisaapostol2414]

I find his content, voice, blue eyes, smile mesmerizing.

[@learnerxyz9721]

Bernie is bringing political participation.

[@thomasd2444]

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[@nofinger12]

Reading Dewey isn't as boring as Mr. Rorty's droning sideways tone.

[@Nonoyawns]

Save yourself eight minutes: Dewey wasn't popular in academic philosophy, and was a social democrat.

[@gerhitchman]

Christ Rorty is boring to listen to.

[@MrElicottero]

+Tobias C. Brown Fascinating and also has a great sense of humor. A rare thing for a philosopher. :-)

[@mentorman6285]

you are just a boring being mate

[@Vache0espagnole]

Richard Rorty sounds, especially at the end, like an ideological conservative, not a wise-old-philosopher... Why should we bow to the states so-called 'experts'? He's either disingenuous or naive...