Hermeneutics can loosely be defined as the theory or philosophy of the interpretation of menaing. It is a central topic in the philosophy of the social sciences, the philosophy of art and language and in literary criticism. This book, first published in 1980, gives a detailed overview and analysis of the main strands of contemporary hermeneutical thought. It includes a number of readings in order to give the reader a first-hand acquaintance with the subjects and the debates within it.
| ISBN: | 9781138071407 |
| Publication date: | 11th August 2017 |
| Author: | Josef Bleicher |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 302 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: Continental Philosophy |
| Genres: |
Phenomenology and Existentialism Christianity Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Structuralism and Post-structuralism Ethics and moral philosophy |