Abstract

This article argues that the philosophical hermeneutics of Hans-Georg Gadamer provides a useful theoretical framework from which to discuss ethical issues in the technical communication classroom. The article analyzes a previously published case study to demonstrate how hermeneutics can shed light on the ways that writers can be unconscious of ethical problems in their own writing. Finally, some suggestions for pedagogical applications are presented.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2001-01-01
DOI
10.1207/s15427625tcq1001_4
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  1. Technical Communication Quarterly
  2. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
  3. Technical Communication Quarterly
  4. Technical Communication Quarterly
  5. Journal of Business and Technical Communication

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