【Amazon Bestseller Pre-order #1※】To Not Make Enemies of Others We Cannot Understand──"Living Together in a Fragmented World: The Philosophy of Richard Rorty" Released
NHK Publishing will release "Living Together in a Fragmented World: The Philosophy of Richard Rorty," a new book by Hichoru Chu explaining the philosophy of Richard Rorty, on May 11. It has already achieved #1 on Amazon's ranking during pre-orders, addressing the theme of coexistence with others in a divided modern society.
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NHK Publishing New Book "Living Together in a Fragmented World: The Philosophy of Richard Rorty," a significantly expanded edition of the highly acclaimed "NHK 100-Minute Masterpiece: Richard Rorty 'Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity'" with several new chapters, will be released on May 11, 2026. This is the first new book by author Hichoru Chu. Even before its official release, it secured the No. 1 spot in Amazon's "British and American Philosophy" bestseller ranking during the pre-order phase (as of April 22-23, 2026).
In an era where divisions are extreme and "rightness" clashes on social media, how can we truly communicate with others?
The American philosopher Richard Rorty persistently questioned the possibility of people living together even in a world without common ground. From his philosophy, this book brilliantly extracts intellectual practices for navigating a polarized age.
What we can do is confront the simple fact that we, disparate and fallible beings without an unshakeable common footing, must somehow manage to live together. In doing so, even without any basis or guarantee, we can entrust ourselves to the words of others, sometimes join hands, and at the very least, wish for the removal of the suffering and pain that befalls each other—this is what Rorty called "solidarity."
(From "Introduction" of this book)
The full "Introduction" is currently available online.
## Table of Contents
### I Understanding Our Fragmented Selves
- Chapter 1: We Are Made by Our "Language Use" --- What is "Contingency"?
- Chapter 2: Not Aiming to Silence --- "Irony" and the Separation of Public and Private
### II Facing the Fragmented World
- Chapter 3: Resisting "De-humanization" through Language --- What Forms the Basis of Bonds?
- Chapter 4: "We" Can Be Expanded --- What is "Solidarity"?
### III Living Together While Remaining Fragmented
- Chapter 5: How to Live in a Polarized Age --- Thinking from Rorty's "Prophecy"
- Chapter 6: Navigating "Rightness" --- To Re-envision "Liberalism"
## Author
Hichoru Chu (Chu, Hichoru)
Born in Osaka in 1985. Visiting Associate Professor at Osaka University. Completed his doctoral course at the Graduate School of Letters, Osaka University, earning a Ph.D. in Literature. His specialty is pragmatic language philosophy and its intellectual history. In parallel with his research activities, he is involved in business development utilizing various behavioral data in companies, and also participates in bridging business with philosophy, ethics, and social science fields, and promoting collaborative research.
His books include "Navigating Fairness" (Tarojirosha Editus), "Philosophy for Human Conversation" and "Bazaar and Club" (Yohakusha). Co-authored works include "Living with Negative Capability" (Sakurasha), "Beginner's Guide to Independent Research" (Akashishoten), and "Thinking about Trust" (Keisoshobo). Co-translated works include "Where Does Pragmatism Come From, and Where Is It Going?" (by Robert Brandom, Keisoshobo), among others.
## Product Information
NHK Publishing New Book 760 "Living Together in a Fragmented World: The Philosophy of Richard Rorty"
Authored by Hichoru Chu
Released on May 11, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-14-088760-8
Price: 1,023 JPY (tax included), Shinsho format, 224 pages
EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000887602026.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140887605
NHK Publishing New Book "Living Together in a Fragmented World: The Philosophy of Richard Rorty," a significantly expanded edition of the highly acclaimed "NHK 100-Minute Masterpiece: Richard Rorty 'Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity'" with several new chapters, will be released on May 11, 2026. This is the first new book by author Hichoru Chu. Even before its official release, it secured the No. 1 spot in Amazon's "British and American Philosophy" bestseller ranking during the pre-order phase (as of April 22-23, 2026).
In an era where divisions are extreme and "rightness" clashes on social media, how can we truly communicate with others?
The American philosopher Richard Rorty persistently questioned the possibility of people living together even in a world without common ground. From his philosophy, this book brilliantly extracts intellectual practices for navigating a polarized age.
What we can do is confront the simple fact that we, disparate and fallible beings without an unshakeable common footing, must somehow manage to live together. In doing so, even without any basis or guarantee, we can entrust ourselves to the words of others, sometimes join hands, and at the very least, wish for the removal of the suffering and pain that befalls each other—this is what Rorty called "solidarity."
(From "Introduction" of this book)
The full "Introduction" is currently available online.
## Table of Contents
### I Understanding Our Fragmented Selves
- Chapter 1: We Are Made by Our "Language Use" --- What is "Contingency"?
- Chapter 2: Not Aiming to Silence --- "Irony" and the Separation of Public and Private
### II Facing the Fragmented World
- Chapter 3: Resisting "De-humanization" through Language --- What Forms the Basis of Bonds?
- Chapter 4: "We" Can Be Expanded --- What is "Solidarity"?
### III Living Together While Remaining Fragmented
- Chapter 5: How to Live in a Polarized Age --- Thinking from Rorty's "Prophecy"
- Chapter 6: Navigating "Rightness" --- To Re-envision "Liberalism"
## Author
Hichoru Chu (Chu, Hichoru)
Born in Osaka in 1985. Visiting Associate Professor at Osaka University. Completed his doctoral course at the Graduate School of Letters, Osaka University, earning a Ph.D. in Literature. His specialty is pragmatic language philosophy and its intellectual history. In parallel with his research activities, he is involved in business development utilizing various behavioral data in companies, and also participates in bridging business with philosophy, ethics, and social science fields, and promoting collaborative research.
His books include "Navigating Fairness" (Tarojirosha Editus), "Philosophy for Human Conversation" and "Bazaar and Club" (Yohakusha). Co-authored works include "Living with Negative Capability" (Sakurasha), "Beginner's Guide to Independent Research" (Akashishoten), and "Thinking about Trust" (Keisoshobo). Co-translated works include "Where Does Pragmatism Come From, and Where Is It Going?" (by Robert Brandom, Keisoshobo), among others.
## Product Information
NHK Publishing New Book 760 "Living Together in a Fragmented World: The Philosophy of Richard Rorty"
Authored by Hichoru Chu
Released on May 11, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-14-088760-8
Price: 1,023 JPY (tax included), Shinsho format, 224 pages
EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000887602026.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140887605