Both sides in controversies tend to argue they have logic on their side.
This book proposes that the interminable nature of these controversies
suggests there is a problem with the main tool of logic, the syllogism.
Drawing on contemporary developments in social theory and philosophy,
Stanley Raffel argues that metaphors are not just aesthetic tools; they
can also be used to judge phenomena. Featuring case studies drawn from
both literary material and current controversial debates, The Method of Metaphor
ultimately demonstrates the value of this neglected potential of
metaphoric reasoning and shows its far-reaching implications in both
moral behavior and moral education.
By:
Stanley Raffel Imprint: Intellect Books Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 263g ISBN:9781783200146 ISBN 10: 1783200146 Series:Culture, Disease, and Well-Being: The Grey Zone of Health and Illness Pages: 140 Publication Date:15 October 2013 Audience:
College/higher education
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Stanley Raffel is an honorary fellow at Edinburgh University.
