Immediate Reprint! Chu Hichoru's New Book on Richard Rorty's Philosophy Offers Hope for a Divided Age

NHK Publishing's new release, 'Living Together in a Fragmented World: The Philosophy of Richard Rorty' by Chu Hichoru, has gone into an immediate reprint following its launch on May 11. In a society marked by deep divisions, Richard Rorty's philosophy, which advocates for the possibility of 'conversation,' has resonated strongly. The book reached #1 in Amazon's 'British/American Thought' category as of May 20, 2026.

Endorsements for Rorty's philosophy have been pouring in:

Kaho Miyake (Literary Critic): 'Rorty’s idea that public language and private language should be different, and that by making them different we can achieve morality, resonates deeply in today's age. This is a book I want many people to read!'

Kayo Ogawa (English Scholar): 'The book carries a powerful message that the goal of liberalism is to "limit the exercise of power, bring about pluralism and skepticism," and "avoid cruelty." It is an excellent book that judges Trumpism from a new perspective.'

Yukie Ikari (Writer): 'This was a book I needed to read, especially being in a state of "wait, what actually is a liberal, anyway?!" I am sure there are many others who will have the fog cleared by reading this. For those people and for me, it is like a prescription.'

Maumi Murano (Author): 'Words to keep the conversation going while feeling exhausted by SNS full of division and unable to understand even those close to us! It is a very easy-to-read introductory book, so I highly recommend it to those who don't have the energy to read thick books but don't want to give up on conversation.'

Takehiro Hino (Store Manager, Tokiwa Shobo Shizu Station Building Branch): 'Chu Hichoru's philosophy resonates precisely because of the times we live in. Not just about me or you surviving, but all of us living together by relying on reliable "words."'

Commemorative Event Announced Chu Hichoru x Tetsuya Furuta Talk Event: 'Is Conversation Possible in a Fragmented World? Re-questioning "Words" Now' Location: Daikanyama T-Site, Bldg. 3, 2F Event Space / Online Date/Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM

Excerpts of the book are being specially published on the NHK Publishing Digital Magazine: - Full text of the 'Introduction': How can we talk with others in a world where division is deepening? - Part of Chapter 4: "Solidarity" is the know-how for us, who are scattered, to live together while remaining scattered.