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Despite ironism resulting from understanding knowledge's historical dependence, Rorty argued that a belief can still ___
Regulate action
Be disregarded
Stand still
Contain inherent truth
Answer
Rorty argued that a belief can still regulate action, even though ironism results from understanding knowledge's historical dependence. He believed that beliefs are useful insofar as they help us to achieve our goals. Therefore, we should not abandon our beliefs simply because we understand that they are not absolute truths.
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