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Hermeneutics and Phenomenology: Figures and Themes Reprint Edition
Author(s): Paul Fairfield (Author, Editor), Saulius Geniusas (Author, Editor)
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
- Publication Date: 19 Mar. 2020
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Print length: 248 pages
- ISBN-10: 1350155276
- ISBN-13: 9781350155275
Book Description
It is not always clear how hermeneutics―that is, post-Heideggerian hermeneutics as articulated by Hans-Georg Gadamer, Paul Ricoeur, and a large number of thinkers working under their influence―regards the phenomenological tradition, be it in its Husserlian or various post-Husserlian formulations. This volume inquires into this issue both in general, conceptual terms and through specific analyses into questions of ontology and metaphysics, science, language, theology, and imagination. With a substantial editors’ introduction, the volume contains 15 chapters, from some of the most significant scholars in this field covering the essential questions about the history, present and future of these two disciplines.
The volume will be of interest to any philosopher or student with an interest in developing a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of contemporary hermeneutics and phenomenology.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Although central to the development of twentieth century European thought, the relation between hermeneutics and phenomenology has been surprisingly little addressed. Under the direction of Fairfield and Geniusas, the contributors to this volume do an important service in opening up the issues at stake here. Combining historical reflection with contemporary analysis, offering a broad range of topics and approaches, and including essays by many of the key figures across both fields, the volume offers a rich source of material for students and researchers alike. --Jeff Malpas, Distinguished Professor, University of Tasmania, Australia
