Praise of Theory: Speeches and Essays (Yale Studies in Hermeneutics) by Gadamer, Hans-Georg

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Yale University Press, 1999-01-11. Hardcover. Very Good. 5x0x8. Very light Pencil underlining in the foreword section that was erased. Priority shipping available on this item. ***No international shipping.

New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1998. First Edition. First Printing.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket.. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1998. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing. 185 pages. Landmark collection of speeches and essays. One of the most important books on the role of science and technology in our time. The first appearance of the title in English and in the United States. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions, of which there are several. Published in a small and limited first print run as a hardcover original only by a University Press. The First Edition is now scarce. Presents Hans-Georg Gadamer's "Praise of Theory" in a felicitous English translation. Ten essays that explore important philosophical issues. Edited and translated with an illuminating Introduction by Chris Dawson as part of the Yale Studies In Hermeneutics. "Gadamer brings into sharp focus his thoughts on such topics as the power of… Read More

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Cumberland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Yale Univ Pr. New. 1999. Hardcover. 0300073100 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - BRAND NEW, FLAWLESS COPY, NEVER OPENED - 234 pages -- DESCRIPTION: In this accessible collection of writings, now available together in English for the first time, renowned German philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer explores important philosophical issues. He brings into sharp focus his thoughts on such topics as the power of language, the social role and influence of science, and the idea of reason. -- with a bonus offer-- .