Gadamer's Century: Essays in Honor of Hans-Georg Gadamer (Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought) [Paperback]

Jeff Malpas (Editor), Ulrich Arnswald (Editor), Jens Kertscher (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002 | Series: Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought

Philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer has made major contributions to aesthetic theory, Plato and Hegel studies, humanistic studies, and the philosophy of history. A student of Martin Heidegger, Gadamer took up and developed a number of central Heideggerian insights. He also had productive public debates with contemporaries such as Emilio Betti and Jürgen Habermas. The shape of contemporary hermeneutics is due almost entirely to Gadamer's influence, and his magnum opus, Truth and Method, is considered one of the great philosophical works of the twentieth century.This book is dedicated to Gadamer in honor of his hundredth birthday, in 2000. The essays provide a measure of the classical character of Gadamer's work by showing the breadth of engagement his ideas have provoked. As in Gadamer's own life and work, dialogue and conversation figure as important themes in all of the essays. While they encompass a diversity of philosophical perspectives, interests, and styles, the essays also suggest the ever-present possibility of dialogue across language and tradition and of the formation of new modes of discourse and philosophizing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Gadamer's Century illuminate[s] a wide range of disputes in various humanities, disciplines, and in philosophy itself." Neill The Times Literacy

About the Author

A freelance journalist, Mark Wallace has written widely on virtual worlds and online games for a variety of publications, including Wired and the New York Times. He is the editor of leading metaverse blog 3pointD.com, and a coauthor of Second Life: The Official Guide.

Ulrich Arnswald teaches at the International University of Germany and is the founding Director of the Institute for International Affairs in Heidelberg.

Jens Kertscher teaches at the Technical University of Darmstadt.

Product Details

• Paperback: 377 pages
• Publisher: The MIT Press (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0262632470
• ISBN-13: 978-0262632478
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,378,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)