Herder's Hermeneutics
History, Poetry, Enlightenment
- Author: Kristin Gjesdal, Temple University, Philadelphia
- Date Published: December 2019
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107533165
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Through a detailed study of Herder's Enlightenment thought, especially his philosophy of literature, Kristin Gjesdal offers a new and sometimes provocative reading of the historical origins and contemporary challenges of modern hermeneutics. She shows that hermeneutic philosophy grew out of a historical, anthropological, and poetic discourse in the mid-eighteenth century and argues that, as such, it represents a rich, stimulating, and relevant engagement with the potentials and limits of human meaning and understanding. Gjesdal's study broadens our conception of hermeneutic philosophy - the issues it raises and the answers it offers - and underlines the importance of Herder's contribution to the development of this discipline. Her book will be highly valuable for students and scholars of eighteenth-century thought, especially those working in the fields of hermeneutics, aesthetics, and European philosophy.
Read more- An original and in-depth study of Herder's hermeneutic thought, placing his philosophy at the centre of new perspectives on Enlightenment philosophy and its later influence
- Appealing to scholars of Enlightenment thought, as well as to those interested in eighteenth-century aesthetics more widely
- Emphasises the continuing relevance of Herder's work for modern hermeneutics and engages with its anthropological and poetic context
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'Herder's hermeneutic philosophy is an important contribution to our understanding of hermeneutics as a peculiarly historical mode of philosophical practice. Gjesdal lucidly demonstrates the implications that Herder's focus on the historical dimension of language and culture has for philosophy itself, with hermeneutics emerging as a way of philosophising with particular relevance for today.' Paul Redding, University of Sydney
See more reviews'What distinguishes Gjesdal's approach from the existing body of scholarship is the meticulous attention she pays to the origins, transdisciplinary directions, and educational objectives of Herder's hermeneutics … It makes a major contribution to our improved understanding of a key eighteenth-century figure whose wide-ranging intellectual output and contemporary relevance deserve a much broader English-speaking audience.' Ulrike Wagner, Monatshefte
'Herder's Hermeneutics is a rich and rewarding work that makes an invaluable contribution to both Herder scholarship and philosophical hermeneutics. As such, it is essential reading for scholars and students of hermeneutics, aesthetics, and European philosophy.' Kurt C. M. Mertel, Journal of the History of Philosophy
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- Date Published: December 2019
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107533165
- length: 245 pages
- dimensions: 230 x 150 x 15 mm
- weight: 0.45kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The future of philosophy
2. Poetry, history, aesthetics
3. Aesthetic value and historical understanding
4. Human nature and human science
5. Prejudice and interpretation
6. Critique and Bildung
7. Self and other
Conclusion.
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