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Narrative and Truth An Ethical and Dynamic Paradigm for the Humanities

In this book, Emslie establishes that narrative explanations are to be preferred over non-narrative in the humanities. They are more truthful in two senses. They both correspond more closely to reality and allow inference as to normative values. This is particularly the case when aesthetics are adde...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Emslie, Barry
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Palgrave Macmillan US 2012, 2012
Subjects:
Social Sciences / Philosophy
Cultural Studies
Political Theory
Sociological Theory
Political Philosophy
Cultural And Media Studies, General
Social Sciences
Culture / Study And Teaching
Sociology
Social Philosophy
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:In this book, Emslie establishes that narrative explanations are to be preferred over non-narrative in the humanities. They are more truthful in two senses. They both correspond more closely to reality and allow inference as to normative values. This is particularly the case when aesthetics are added to the mix
Physical Description:VII, 247 p online resource
ISBN:9781137275455

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