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Contents 1 McDowell and Rorty 2 good article that needs som rework 3 merge list of works 4 further external links 5 Honorary Degree from University of Chicago

[edit] McDowell and Rorty

Many of the central themes in McDowell's work have also been pursued in similar ways by his Pittsburgh colleague Robert Brandom, although the latter's work shows a strong influence of Richard Rorty which McDowell's work does not.

Is this accurate? I know much more about McDowell's work than Brandom's, so a comparison is difficult to make, but McDowell explicitly states that much of his work (and Mind in World in particular) was directly inspired by engagement with Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature... how else might what you want to express here be written to reflect McDowell's statements about Rorty's influence on his own work? Radgeek 20:13, 29 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Ditto. McDowell directly treats Rorty's work at a number of points, and acknowledges its influence on him. The difference lies in the fact that Rorty was Brandom's teacher, and, seen in at least one light, Brandom agrees w/ Rorty much more than McDowell does. Seen from another light (theoretical quietism v. creative metaphysics, e.g.) exactly the opposite is true.

[edit] good article that needs som rework

HI,

there are few things that need to be reworked, such as the end, which is to laudatory. Also, the article sides with McDowell against Dummett and Crisp, without justification, by remarks such as that he "succssfully" disproved this or that. As I see it the discussion is still open.

best regards,

phil

Agree with Phil about the peacock terms. Have made some edits accordingly.Philosophy Junkie 22:31, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Rldoan 07:32, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

I must say that I didn't think that this was so bad. I know from experience how hard it is to escape McDowellisms when trying to explain his philosophy.

Tim

[edit] merge list of works

There is almost no precedent for doing this separately for an academic. the separate article wa challenged, and I suggest moving it here.DGG (talk) 03:42, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

and now I am going to trim it to limit it to the books and notable peer reviewed articles, as is standard practice. DGG (talk) 07:01, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] further external links

I stumbled upon McDowell's Howison lecture on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYtuF69OMM is it appropriate to link to it... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.32.115.13 (talk) 22:36, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Honorary Degree from University of Chicago

John McDowell will receive an honorary degree for the University of Chicago. The ceremony will take place June 13.

Perhaps some interested party would like to include this in the main page. My source for this information is a U of C Philosophy department email:

From: brooks@uchicago.edu \\ Subject: Honorary degree for John McDowell \\ Date: May 12, 2008 9:32:29 AM CDT \\ To: dbrudney@uchicago.edu, jhaugela@uchicago.edu, jlear@uchicago.edu, bridges@uchicago.edu, tedcohen@uchicago.edu, jconant@uchicago.edu, kjdavey@uchicago.edu, davidf@uchicago.edu, mnforste@uchicago.edu, kremer@uchicago.edu, grlear@uchicago.edu, ymelamed@uchicago.edu, martha_nussbaum@law.uchicago.edu, rbp1@uchicago.edu, r-richards@uchicago.edu, j06s@uchicago.edu, vogue@uchicago.edu, wwim@midway.uchicago.edu, cehobbs@uchicago.edu, antonford@uchicago.edu

Dear All,

John McDowell will receive an honorary degree for the University of Chicago. The ceremony will take place June 13. Announcements about additional events related to the honorary degree award will be forthcoming.

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