Praise of Theory Speeches and Essays |
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Author:
| Gadamer, Hans Georg |
Translator:
| Dawson, Chris |
Series title: | Yale Studies in Hermeneutics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-300-07310-2 |
Publication Date: | Jan 1999 |
Publisher: | Yale University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $65.00 |
Book Description:
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This collection of speeches and essays clarifies Gadamer's thoughts on the power of language, the social role and influence of science, and the idea of reason. He argues that the theoretical pursuit of truth is valuable for its own sake, and devalued when pursued explicitly for practical purposes.
This collection of speeches and essays clarifies Gadamer's thoughts on the power of language, the social role and influence of science, and the idea of reason. He argues that the theoretical pursuit of truth is valuable for its own sake, and devalued when pursued explicitly for practical purposes.