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Chris Dawson

Università della Svizzera Italiana
Franklin University Switzerland
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Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
Areas of Specialization
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Areas of Interest
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Other Academic Areas
Philosophy, Misc
  •  4
    Habitual Prejudice: A Reply to Kestenbaum
    Journal of Speculative Philosophy 9 (3). 1995.
    Continental Philosophy
  •  6
    Praise of Theory: Speeches and Essays (edited book)
    with Hans-Georg Gadamer
    Yale University Press. 1998.
    This collection of speeches and essays clarifies Gadamer's thoughts on the power of language, the social role and influence of science, and the idea of reason. He argues that the theoretical pursuit of truth is valuable for its own sake, and devalued when pursued explicitly for practical purposes.