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Knowledge and Language
. Ed(S): Ankersmit, F. R.; Mooij, J. J. A.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Ankersmit, F. R.; Mooij, J. J. A. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFG; HPN; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 371.
Metaphor lies at the heart of the contemporary debate in aesthetics, semantics and the philosophy of science. It is generally recognised now that metaphor is not an obfuscation of the truth (as so many philosophers since Plato have argued); on the contrary, it is essential that we consider metaphor if we strive for an optimal understanding of how truth is gained both in science and in our everyday dealings with reality. Hence, metaphor is not of interest only for the literary theorists, but for all those who wish to understand science and ... Read more
Metaphor lies at the heart of the contemporary debate in aesthetics, semantics and the philosophy of science. It is generally recognised now that metaphor is not an obfuscation of the truth (as so many philosophers since Plato have argued); on the contrary, it is essential that we consider metaphor if we strive for an optimal understanding of how truth is gained both in science and in our everyday dealings with reality. Hence, metaphor is not of interest only for the literary theorists, but for all those who wish to understand science and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
223
Condition
New
Number of Pages
213
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401048149
SKU
V9789401048149
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