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Richard Rorty

Is Richard Rorty A-List?

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NoRichard Rorty is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

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Ranking Timeline

1961F$0.001M

Begins Academic Career

Rorty begins his academic career, focusing on analytic philosophy early on.

1979D$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M

"Philosophy and the Mirror"

Publishes "Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature", challenging traditional philosophical assumptions.

1982C$0.05M+$0.04M

Moves to University of Virginia

Joins the University of Virginia, continuing his work on pragmatism and social theory.

1998B$1M+$0.95M

Professor at Stanford

Becomes a professor at Stanford University, a very influential academic.

2007C$2M+$1M

Death of Rorty

Richard Rorty dies, remembered for his contributions to pragmatism and his influence on various fields.

2026C$2M

Enduring Philosophical Legacy

Rorty's philosophical ideas continue to influence contemporary thought and scholarship across different academic disciplines.

Last updated: February 21, 2026