Reading Rorty

Richard Rorty (1931-2007) was an influential American philosopher and political thinker whose ideas have witnessed a resurgence of interest in recent years. This weekly seminar will cover some of his most major works, with a special emphasis on the theme of utopia. Everyone from any discipline is welcome.
Type: Seminar Series
Series organiser: Ming Kit Wong (Magdalen College)
Organising department: Rothermere American Institute

Talks:

Friday 18 October 2024 (1st Week, Michaelmas Term)

Introduction
Date: 18 October 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 (Friday, 1st week, Michaelmas 2024)
Speaker
Venue Details: Rothermere American Institute, Seminar Room 2
Organiser: Ming Kit Wong (Magdalen College)
Hosts: TBA

Friday 25 October 2024 (2nd Week, Michaelmas Term)

Pragmatism and Truth I
Date: 25 October 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 (Friday, 2nd week, Michaelmas 2024)
Speaker
Venue Details: Rothermere American Institute, Seminar Room 2
Organisers: TBA
Hosts: TBA

Friday 1 November 2024 (3rd Week, Michaelmas Term)

Pragmatism and Truth II
Date: 1 November 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 (Friday, 3rd week, Michaelmas 2024)
Speaker
Venue Details: Rothermere American Institute, Seminar Room 2
Organisers: TBA
Hosts: TBA

Friday 8 November 2024 (4th Week, Michaelmas Term)

A Liberal Utopia I
Date: 8 November 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 (Friday, 4th week, Michaelmas 2024)
Speaker
Venue Details: Rothermere American Institute, Seminar Room 2
Organiser: Ming Kit Wong (Magdalen College)
Hosts: TBA

Friday 15 November 2024 (5th Week, Michaelmas Term)

A Liberal Utopia II
Date: 15 November 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 (Friday, 5th week, Michaelmas 2024)
Speaker
Venue Details: Rothermere American Institute, Seminar Room 2
Organisers: TBA
Hosts: TBA

Friday 29 November 2024 (7th Week, Michaelmas Term)

A Liberal Utopia III
Date: 29 November 2024, 11:00 - 13:00 (Friday, 7th week, Michaelmas 2024)
Speaker
Venue Details: Rothermere American Institute, Seminar Room 2
Organiser: Ming Kit Wong (Magdalen College)
Hosts: TBA

Friday 6 December 2024 (8th Week, Michaelmas Term)

Criticism and Conclusion
Date: 6 December 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 (Friday, 8th week, Michaelmas 2024)
Speaker
Venue Details: Rothermere American Institute, Seminar Room 2
Organiser: Ming Kit Wong (Magdalen College)
Hosts: TBA

Editor: Ming Wong