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The Enigma Of Health: The Art Of Healing In A Scientific Age
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In This Important New Book, Hansgeorg Gadamer Discusses The Transformation In Human Selfunderstanding Wrought By The Scientific Worldview, Focusing In Particular On The Unparalleled Achievements Of Modern Medicine.He Explores The Ethical And Humanist Issues Raised By The Technological Successes Of Modern Clinical Practice, And Relates Them To The Classical Conception Of Praxis In The Philosophical Tradition.In A Series Of Lucid And Engaging Analyses, Gadamer Eloquently Defends The Idea Of Medicine, Not Only As A Science Of Health, But As An Art Of Hermeneutic Relevance, Requiring The Exercise Of Practical Judgment And Personal Interpretation. We Should, He Argues, Recognize The Limits Of Purely Technical Approach To Healing, As Well As The Importance Of A Qualitative Approach To Medical Treatment.Written By One Of The Leading Philosophers Of The Twentieth Century, This Brilliant Meditation On Health, Illness, And The Art Of Healing Will Be Of Interest To General Readers As Well As Students Of Philosophy And Social Thought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Enigma of Health'? A: The book discusses the transformation in human self-understanding influenced by the scientific worldview, particularly the achievements of modern medicine.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Hans-Georg Gadamer, a prominent philosopher of the twentieth century.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the ethical and humanist issues of modern clinical practice, the idea of medicine as both science and art, and the importance of practical judgment in healing.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Enigma of Health'? A: The book was published on June 1, 1996.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Enigma of Health' contain? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is intended for both general readers and students of philosophy and social thought.
- Q: Does the book address the limits of modern medicine? A: Yes, it discusses the limits of a purely technical approach to healing and emphasizes a qualitative approach.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Enigma of Health'? A: This is the first edition of the book.