罗蒂从文学整体论和戴维森的隐喻观出发,认为文学不仅仅是美的技术,还是重建世界的力量。艺术以私人或公共隐喻的方式构建出想象中的社会实践。在促进人类团结减少残酷的伦理实践上,文学叙述与哲学论述相比,是更有实际效用的得力工具。因而罗蒂的实践是诗学的,不是哲学的。文学作品的道德救赎力量激发希望、促进自我改造与人类团结。 Starting from the metaphorical view of literature holism and Davidson, Rorty thinks that literature is not only a technique of beauty, but also a force of rebuilding the world. Art builds imaginative social practices in the form of private or public metaphors. In promoting the unity of mankind and reducing cruel ethical practices, literary narratives are more effective tools of practical utility than philosophical expositions. So Rorty’s practice is poetical, not philosophical. The power of moral salvation in literary works inspires hope, promotes self-transformation and human solidarity.