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Are Interpretations True?: Hermeneutics
The branch of philosophy that deals with interpretation is called hermeneutics, a field that today is applied to many parts of life. Not too long ago its primary focus was on language and methods that assist us in getting at the meaning of texts. In...
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Wealth, Technology and Society
Professor of Sociology and History Craig Calhoun talks about the impact of social organizations and culture on everyday life. He points out that most of us find it much easier to understand and appreciate the impact of physical phenomena than to ful...