Description
In this book Gadamer discusses the transformations in human self-understanding, focusing on the achievements of modern medicine.
Reviews
"The Enigma of Health is a thoroughly wise book and should be compulsory reading for anyone with a direct or passing, professional or lay, interest in medicine and health-care. It is also an excellent introduction to the intricacies and subtleties of Gadamer's thought." Milltown Studies
Book Information
ISBN 9780745615943
Author Hans-Georg Gadamer
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 249g
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm * 10mm
Reviews
"The Enigma of Health is a thoroughly wise book and should be compulsory reading for anyone with a direct or passing, professional or lay, interest in medicine and health-care. It is also an excellent introduction to the intricacies and subtleties of Gadamer's thought." Milltown Studies
"Anyone interested in Gadamer, and anyone seeking quotable quotes from a famous and influential philosopher who is sceptical of the claims of modernism in medicine, would do well to peruse this book." Medical History
"There is much of interest ... Gadamer has written wide-ranging essays which will generate reflection ... thought provoking." Health
Book Information
ISBN 9780745615943
Author Hans-Georg Gadamer
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 249g
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm * 10mm
