Gadamer’s Dialectical Hermeneutics
Gadamer’s Dialectical Hermeneutics by Lauren Swayne Barthold, published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2010, explores the relationship between Gadamer’s philosophical inquiries and his hermeneutic approach. This edition, comprising 142 pages, delves into the significance of dialectic in Gadamer’s understanding, illustrating how it connects his interest in Plato with contemporary philosophical discourse.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the dialectical tension that underpins hermeneutics, shedding light on the interplay between truth, good, practice, theory, and dialogue within Gadamer’s framework. The book emphasizes the practical aspects of philosophy, offering insights into how these elements contribute to a deeper understanding of human experience and interpretation.
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Gadamer’s Dialectical Hermeneutics affirms the continuity between Gadamer’s interest in Plato and his hermeneutics by focusing on the role of dialectic for Gadamer’s own conception of understanding. Highlighting the productive and on-going nature of the dialectical tension at the heart of hermeneutics clarifies the roles that truth, good, practice, theory, and dialogue play in Gadamer’s thought and emphasizes his desire to recover the practical nature of philosophy.
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