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',
'phronesis', '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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