Hans-Georg Gadamer's theory of hermeneutics is one of the most important modern theories of interpretation and understanding, and at its heart is the experience of reading literature. In this clear and comprehensive guide to Gadamer's thought, Karl Simms:
With a significance that crosses disciplinary boundaries from cultural studies, literary theory and philosophy through to history, music and fine arts, Gadamer's pioneering work on hermeneutic theory remains of crucial importance to the study of texts in the humanities.
| ISBN: | 9780415493086 |
| Publication date: | 26th March 2015 |
| Author: | Karl Simms |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 198 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Critical Thinkers |
| Genres: |
Literary theory Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Christianity Literary studies: general Philosophy |
Hans-Georg Gadamer's theory of hermeneutics is one of the most important modern theories of interpretation and understanding, and at its heart is the experience of reading literature. In this clear and comprehensive guide to Gadamer's thought, Karl Simms: presents an overview of Gadamer's life and works, outlining his importance to hermeneutic theory and its place in literary studies explains and puts into context his key ideas, including 'dialogue', 'phronesis', 'play', 'tradition', and 'horizon' shows how Gadamer's ideas have been influential in the interpretation of literary texts explains Gadamer's debates with key contemporaries and successors, such as Habermas, Ricoeur and Derrida provides detailed suggestions for further reading.
Hans-Georg Gadamer features in the following genres: Literary theory, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Christianity, Literary studies: general, Philosophy
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Hans-Georg Gadamer was written by Karl Simms and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Hans-Georg Gadamer has 198 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Critical Thinkers series
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