Mimetic Reflections : A Study in Hermeneutics, Theology, and Ethics.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schweiker, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mimesis (The Greek word).

Hermeneutics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (284 pages)

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Fordham University Press, 1990.

Summary:

William Schweiker's 'Mimetic Reflections' is an in-depth exploration of hermeneutics, theology, and ethics through the lens of mimesis. The book examines the works of significant theorists such as Hans-Georg Gadamer, Paul Ricoeur, and Søren Kierkegaard to understand their contributions to the concept of mimesis, especially in relation to understanding, language, and the formation of moral agents. Schweiker argues for the relevance of mimesis in contemporary philosophical and theological discourse, challenging anti-mimetic thought and proposing it as a key for interpreting postmodern issues of language, self, and world. The book also seeks to address current theological and ethical questions, ultimately offering a framework for reflection on the human condition. Intended for scholars and students of philosophy and theology, it encourages critical engagement with past and present ideas. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780823296088

0823296083

OCLC:

1309020770