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Hermeneutics: Writings and Lectures
Paul Ricoeur
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Description for Hermeneutics: Writings and Lectures
Paperback. * Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) is one of the most important French philosophers of the second half of the 20th century. * This volume makes available some of his key writings on the theory of interpretation, or hermeneutics, written between 1972 and 2006. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DS; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 316.
Paul Ricoeur s contribution to the theory of interpretation, or hermeneutics, is considerable: he ranks among the masters of this discipline alongside Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger and Gadamer. In addition to major works like The Conflict of Interpretations , he wrote many articles and shorter texts which deserve to be discovered and rediscovered. These allow us to gain a deeper understanding of the development of his work over time and to appreciate the full range of his contribution. Some of the texts examine the nature of metaphor while others guide the reader through the many challenges of the hermeneutic problem - ... Read more
Paul Ricoeur s contribution to the theory of interpretation, or hermeneutics, is considerable: he ranks among the masters of this discipline alongside Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger and Gadamer. In addition to major works like The Conflict of Interpretations , he wrote many articles and shorter texts which deserve to be discovered and rediscovered. These allow us to gain a deeper understanding of the development of his work over time and to appreciate the full range of his contribution. Some of the texts examine the nature of metaphor while others guide the reader through the many challenges of the hermeneutic problem - ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
331g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745661223
SKU
V9780745661223
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About Paul Ricoeur
Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) is widely recognized as one of the most distinguished philosophers of the twentieth century. He taught for many years at the University of Chicago. His many works include Freud and Philosophy, Time and Narrative and Oneself as Another.
Reviews for Hermeneutics: Writings and Lectures
Precisely what teachers need to bring Ricoeur's thought into their courses. Due to its accessibility and breadth, I can easily see this becoming the go-to volume for courses that include Ricoeur. Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews