Ricoeur a guide for the perplexed David Pellauer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pellauer, David, author.

Series:

Guides for the perplexed.

Guides for the perplexed

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ricœur, Paul.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 p.)

Place of Publication:

London New York Continuum 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Paul Ricoeur was one of the giants of contemporary Continental philosophy. He also knew and drew upon the Analytic tradition. Over a long life, he pursued questions of philosophical anthropology as they relate to a good life, lived with and for others in just institutions. His work has been translated into numerous languages and widely discussed by legal theorists, historians, literary critics, and theologians as well as philosophers. Ricoeur: A Guide for the Perplexed is the ideal text to support anyone trying to reach a firm understanding of this important contemporary philosopher. The guide locates Ricoeur's output in its historical and intellectual context, provides an overview of Ricoeur's central ideas and defines carefully the key terms in his philosophical writing. Close attention is paid to each of Ricoeur's major works, including The Conflict of Interpretations and From Text to Action. Ricoeur's importance for particular disciplines - including literary criticism, social theory, political philosophy and theology - is explained and explored. Above all, this Guide for the Perplexed offers constructive and illuminating suggestions for how to read Ricoeur. A major contribution to Ricoeur scholarship in its own right, it is also an invaluable companion to be read alongside Ricoeur's own works.

Contents:

Reading Ricoeur

Freedom and nature

Ricoeur's turn to hermeneutics

The fullness of language and figurative discourse

Selfhood and personal identity

Memory, recognition, practical wisdom

Preface

1. Reading Ricoeur

2. Freedom and Nature

3. Ricoeur's Turn to Hermeneutics

4. The Fullness of Language and Figurative Discourse

5. Selfhood and Personal Identity

6. Memory, Recognition, Practical Wisdom

Bibliography

Further Reading

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-150) and index

ISBN:

9786613205650

9781472547422

147254742X

9781441137111

1441137114

9781283205658

1283205653

OCLC:

1138548813