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Praise of Theory

Praise of Theory Speeches and Essays - Yale Studies in Hermeneutics

Hardback (10 Feb 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

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Yale University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780300073102
Publisher: Yale University Press
Imprint: Yale University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 193
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 185
Weight: 360g
Height: 215mm
Width: 145mm
Spine width: 18mm