Between Data and Biography: Rorty's Neopragmatism

This article examines Richard Rorty's neopragmatism in the context of contemporary challenges to sustainable development. The author argues that language is not merely a mirror of reality but a tool that shapes our field of action. In an age dominated by data and technocracy, maintaining a biographical and human perspective becomes crucial. The text warns against confusing scientific facts with democratic decisions, emphasizing that climate models do not absolve us of responsibility for the ethical dimension of transformation. Through the concept of redescription, Rorty encourages the creation of new vocabularies that, rather than excluding, build solidarity and enable more effective social dialogue. Ultimately, sustainable development requires not only precise indicators but, above all, a conceptual infrastructure that protects individual dignity and prevents cruelty in modernization processes.