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Narrative and Truth

An Ethical and Dynamic Paradigm for the Humanities
By:Barry Emslie
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9781137275448
eText ISBN:9781137275455
Edition:0
Copyright:2012
Format:Page Fidelity

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In this book, Emslie establishes that narrative explanations are to be preferred over non-narrative in the humanities. They are more truthful in two senses. They both correspond more closely to reality and allow inference as to normative values. This is particularly the case when aesthetics are added to the mix.