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The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy

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The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy

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This paper explores Richard Rorty’s (1931-2007) emphasis on social hope within his broader pragmatist frame of thought, questioning his claim that hope lacks justification. By examining the roles of anti-Platonism, solidarity, and human agency —concepts that occupy a central position in Rorty’s thought— I aim to demonstrate that his own version of pragmatism provides a distinctive ground for social hope of a global egalitarian utopia. Rorty’s rejection of Platonic metaphysics, which depends on transcendent truths and ultimate grounds, leads him to stress the contingency of human history, the creative potential of language, and the transformative capacity of individuals and communities. Within this anti-foundational vision, hope is detached from metaphysical assumptions yet remains vital as a moral and political orientation. While Rorty insists that hope cannot be justified in any foundational or universal sense, he does not reduce it to an irrational sentiment or attitude. On the contrary his philosophy endorses the rationality of the liberal hopes. Therefore, I argue that his focus on the unjustifiability of hope should be read as a critique of the false hopes offered by traditional metaphysics. This critique leads Rorty toward a liberal and solidaristic form of social hope within historical contingency. The human subject’s pursuit of happiness gives rise to a conception of hope that is non-universal yet carries a universal potential. Rorty’s pragmatist philosophy thus enables a form of hope that is both self-conscious and responsible—rooted not in metaphysical assurances but in human creativity.

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Kaynakça

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

26 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Kasım 2025

Kabul Tarihi

25 Kasım 2025

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Yıl 2025 Cilt: 3 Sayı: 0

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APA
Duran, Z. (2025). The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy. Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 3, 15-26. https://izlik.org/JA67DN78TY
AMA
1.Duran Z. The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy. Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025;3:15-26. https://izlik.org/JA67DN78TY
Chicago
Duran, Zeynep. 2025. “The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy”. Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi 3 (Aralık): 15-26. https://izlik.org/JA67DN78TY.
EndNote
Duran Z (01 Aralık 2025) The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy. Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi 3 15–26.
IEEE
[1]Z. Duran, “The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy”, Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 3, ss. 15–26, Ara. 2025, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA67DN78TY
ISNAD
Duran, Zeynep. “The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy”. Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi 3 (01 Aralık 2025): 15-26. https://izlik.org/JA67DN78TY.
JAMA
1.Duran Z. The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy. Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025;3:15–26.
MLA
Duran, Zeynep. “The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy”. Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 3, Aralık 2025, ss. 15-26, https://izlik.org/JA67DN78TY.
Vancouver
1.Zeynep Duran. The Ground of Social Hope In Richard Rorty’s Ungroundable Philosophy. Anadolu Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi [Internet]. 01 Aralık 2025;3:15-26. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA67DN78TY