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Rorty's Social Theory and the Narrative of U.S. History Curriculum
- Education and Culture
- Purdue University Press
- Volume 26, Number 1, 2010
- pp. 3-22
- 10.1353/eac.0.0048
- Article
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This paper explores the implications for creating a U.S. history narrative from a Rortyan perspective. First, we review Rorty's social theory. Second, we discuss implications of his ideas regarding the creation of a U.S. history narrative based upon his ideas. Finally, we examine two concerns that would likely emerge if a Rortyan U.S. history curriculum were taught in our public schools.