Richard Rorty: Outgrowing Modern Nihilism

Tracy Llanera is Assistant Research Professor of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut and faculty affiliate at the UConn Asian and Asian American Studies Institute. She works at the intersection of philosophy of religion, social and political philosophy, and pragmatism, specializing on the topics of nihilism, conversion, and the politics of language.

“Llanera provides a refreshing take on Rorty’s work, one that scholars, friendly and critical alike, would benefit greatly from reading.” (Susan Dieleman, Metaphilosophy, Vol. 53 (1), January, 2022)

• 1. The Great Debate.- 2.  Overcoming Nihilism.- 3.  The Concept of Redemption.- 4.  Averting Nihilism.- 5.  Pragmatist Transcendence.- 6. The Nihilisms of Our Time.