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    by Michael Hampe ...
    Translated by Michael Winkler ...
    What is the state of philosophy today, and what might it be tomorrow? With What Philosophy Is For, Michael Hampe answers these questions by exploring the relationships among philosophy, education, science, and narrative, developing a Socratic critique of philosophical doctrines.Philosophers generally develop systematic theories that lay out the basic structures of human experience, in order to ... Read more

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    For those who make it, love it or hate it

    by Michael Hampe ...
    Translated by Chris Walton ...
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  • The Design of Material, Organism, and Minds

    Different Understandings of Design

    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    Design is eminent throughout different disciplines of science, engineering, humanities, and art. However, within these disciplines, the way in which the term design is understood and applied differs significantly. There still is a profound lack of interdisciplinary research on this issue. The same term is not even guaranteed to carry the same meaning as soon as one crosses over to other ... Read more

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  • Useful Assessment and Evaluation in Language Education

    Series series Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics series
    The specific—and varied—ways in which assessment and evaluation can impact learning and teaching have become an important language education research concern, particularly as educators are increasingly called on to implement these processes for improvement, accountability, or curricular development purposes. Useful Assessment and Evaluation in Language Education showcases contemporary research ... Read more

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