About the book
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’, ‘phronēsis’, ‘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.
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.
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- ISBN 9781135084370
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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’, ‘phronēsis’, ‘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.
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.
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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’, ‘phronēsis’, ‘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.
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hans-Georg Gadamer?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
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Is Hans-Georg Gadamer part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Critical Thinkers
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hans-Georg Gadamer?
Karl Simms
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Hans-Georg Gadamer is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135084363) and pdf(ISBN 9781135084370)