Cultural Hermeneutics: Essays after Unamuno and Ricoeur by Mario Valdes (English

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In Cultural Hermeneutics, Mario J. Valds offers a synthesis of the hermeneutic philosophies of Miguel de Unamuno and Paul Ricoeur.

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In Cultural Hermeneutics, Mario J. Valds offers a synthesis of the hermeneutic philosophies of Miguel de Unamuno and Paul Ricoeur, a dialectical method that has formed the basis for many of Valds' own studies in comparative literature. As Valds explains in these insightful essays, what Unamuno and Ricoeur shared in their hermeneutic studies was a theory of interpretation in which the meaning of a work of art comes into existence through the dialectical relationship between its creator and its readers, listeners, or viewers. Contextualizing this hermeneutic concept as it appears in the works of both philosophers, Cultural Hermeneutics presents the basis for a profound understanding of the arts.

Author Biography

Mario J. Valdés, FRSC is a professor emeritus in the Centre for Comparative Literature and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Toronto.

Table of Contents

ForewordIntroductionChapter One: From Unamuno to RicoeurChapter Two: Unamuno's HermeneuticsChapter Three: Ricoeur's Hermeneutics of the Creative ImaginationConclusion: Unamuno and Ricoeur on Making Sense. The Dialectic of Order and Disorder

Review

"I would encourage readers to approach the book as if it were a tour through a curio shop. The author shows us interesting artefacts that he has discovered through his travels and shares his stories about them. When approached in this manner, the book is a delightful companion." -- Scott Davidson, Oklahoma City University * University of Toronto Quarterly, vol 87 3, Summer 2018 *

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"Mario J. Vald s has a most profound knowledge of the cultural, historical, and philosophical backgrounds of both Unamuno and Ricoeur. As one of the outstanding comparatists of his generation, he is extremely well positioned to recreate the dialogue in which the oeuvres of these two authors have been engaged." -- Thomas Nolden, Director, Program in Comparative Literature, Wellesley College "For the coming generation of literary and cultural scholars, Cultural Hermeneutics is a masterpiece of historical exposition that can only be disregarded at great intellectual peril. This magnificent volume illustrates what five decades of critical thought has yielded." -- Steven Sondrup, Department of Comparative Arts and Letters, Brigham Young University

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In Cultural Hermeneutics, Mario J. Vald

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"I would encourage readers to approach the book as if it were a tour through a curio shop. The author shows us interesting artefacts that he has discovered through his travels and shares his stories about them. When approached in this manner, the book is a delightful companion."

Details ISBN1442649461 Author Mario Valdes Short Title CULTURAL HERMENEUTICS Pages 216 Publisher University of Toronto Press Language English ISBN-10 1442649461 ISBN-13 9781442649460 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence Toronto, -CN Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-02-09 UK Release Date 2016-02-09 Imprint University of Toronto Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Subtitle Essays after Unamuno and Ricoeur DEWEY 121.686 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2016-02-08 We've got this

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