The Philosophy of Autism

The Philosophy of Autism
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages : 219
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ISBN-10 : 9781442217096
ISBN-13 : 144221709X
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Book Synopsis The Philosophy of Autism by : Jami L. Anderson

Download or read book The Philosophy of Autism written by Jami L. Anderson and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-16 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines autism from the tradition of analytic philosophy, working from the premise that Autism Spectrum Disorders raise interesting philosophical questions that need to be and can be addressed in a manner that is clear, jargon-free, and accessible. The goal of the original essays in this book is to provide a philosophically rich analysis of issues raised by autism and to afford dignity and respect to those impacted by autism by placing it at the center of the discussion.


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