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aeo Gadamer is one of the leading philosophers of the 20th Century. aeo This book brings together his reflections on health, illness and the art of healing.

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The Enigma of Health by Hans-Georg Gadamer

In this book Gadamer discusses the transformations in human self-understanding, focusing on the achievements of modern medicine.
"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-careIt 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

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ISBN 13 9780745615943
ISBN 10 0745615945
Title The Enigma of Health
Author Hans-Georg Gadamer
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1996-02-15
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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