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In this wideranging historical introduction to philosophical hermeneutics, Jean Grondin discusses the major figures from Philo to Habermas, analyzes conflicts between various interpretive schools, and provides a persuasive critique of Gadamer's view of hermeneutic history, though in other ways Gadamer's Truth and Method serves as a model for Grondin's approach.Grondin begins with brief overviews of the prenineteenthcentury thinkers Philo, Origen, Augustine, Luther, Flacius, Dannhauer, Chladenius, Meier, Rambach, Ast, and Schlegel. Next he provides more extensive treatments of such major nineteenthcentury figures as Schleiermacher, Bckh, Droysen, and Dilthey. There are full chapters devoted to Heidegger and Gadamer as well as shorter discussions of Betti, Habermas, and Derrida. Because he is the first to pay close attention to preRomantic figures, Grondin is able to show that the history of hermeneutics cannot be viewed as a gradual, steady progression in the direction of complete universalization. His book makes it clear that even in the early period, hermeneutic thinkers acknowledged a universal aspect in interpretationthat long before Schleiermacher, hermeneutics was philosophical and not merely practical. In revising and correcting the standard account, Grondin's book is not merely introductory but revisionary, suitable for beginners as well as advanced students in the field.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to Philosophical Hermeneutics'? A: The book provides a historical introduction to philosophical hermeneutics, discussing major figures in the field from Philo to Habermas, and analyzing the conflicts between various interpretive schools.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Introduction to Philosophical Hermeneutics' is Jean Grondin.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the evolution of hermeneutics, critiques of Gadamer's interpretations, and the significance of pre-Romantic thinkers in the history of interpretation.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 27, 1997.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Introduction to Philosophical Hermeneutics' have? A: The book has a total of 252 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both beginners and advanced students in the field of hermeneutics.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Epistemology.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on contemporary figures? A: Yes, the book includes discussions on contemporary figures such as Habermas and Derrida.
- Q: What makes this book different from other introductions to hermeneutics? A: Grondin's book is not only introductory but also revisionary, providing new insights and correcting standard accounts of hermeneutic history.