What did Rorty highlight about our relation to knowledge in'ironism'?
We are somewhat detached from our own beliefs
We must possess complete faith in our knowledge
We should constantly question our knowledge
We can never truly possess knowledge
Answer
Rorty's philosophy of ironism highlights our somewhat detached relation to knowledge. In contrast to other philosophers, such as Plato, Rorty does not believe that there is a single, objective truth that we can know. Rather, he argues that all knowledge is perspectival and subjective. This means that our beliefs are shaped by our experiences, our culture, and our values.
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