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This volume explores some of the more important of HansGeorg Gadamer's extensive writings on art and literature. The principal text included is 'The Relevance of the Beautiful', Gadamer's most sustained treatment of philosophical aesthetics. The eleven other essays focus particularly on the challenge issued by modern painting and literature to our customary ideas of art, and in turn revitalize our understanding of it. Gadamer demonstrates the continuing importance of such concepts as imitation, truth, symbol, and play for our appreciation of contemporary art, and thereby establishes its continuity with the Western tradition. The essays here are not technical and are readily accessible to the beginning student and the general reader. The collection as a whole serves to illustrate the practice of hermeneutics and to introduce Gadamer's thought. Robert Bernasconi provides an introduction clarifying the central aims of the essays and their relations to Gadamer's major work, Truth and Method, and to the philosophy of art since Kant. A bibliography of Gadamer's writings available in English is also included.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Relevance of the Beautiful and Other Essays'? A: The main theme revolves around philosophical aesthetics, exploring the significance of beauty in art and literature as discussed by Hans-Georg Gadamer.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Hans-Georg Gadamer, a prominent philosopher known for his work in hermeneutics and aesthetics.
- Q: How many essays are included in this volume? A: The volume includes a total of twelve essays, with 'The Relevance of the Beautiful' being the principal text.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the essays are not technical and are accessible to both beginning students and general readers.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 26, 1987.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is categorized as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: This book has a total of 220 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Relevance of the Beautiful and Other Essays'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book include any additional resources? A: Yes, it includes a bibliography of Gadamer's writings available in English.
- Q: What topics does Gadamer address in his essays? A: Gadamer addresses concepts such as imitation, truth, symbol, and play, emphasizing their relevance to contemporary art.