Explain What Rorty Means When He Says, "The Cash Value

question 98

Essay

Explain what Rorty means when he says, "The cash value of the Christian ideal of universal brotherhood has, for the last two centuries, been the conviction that once science and technology have produced enough wealth-and enlightened, unselfish political initiatives have redistributed it-there will be no one left who is incapable of tenderness."

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Definitions:

Negotiation

The process of discussing something formally in order to reach an agreement or compromise between parties.

Mediators

Neutral third parties who assist disputing parties in reaching a voluntary, negotiated resolution.

Problem-Solving Negotiation

Negotiation in which the parties seek to achieve joint gain.

Summary Jury Trial

An abbreviated trial that leads to a nonbinding jury verdict.