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Focusing on philosophical hermeneutics, this work presents an authoritative interpretation of Hans-Georg Gadamer's ideas, particularly his seminal text, Truth and Method. Jean Grondin elucidates key themes such as method, humanism, aesthetic judgment, truth, and historical context. The book also explores Gadamer's influence on the interpretation of other philosophers, including Heidegger, Hegel, and Plato, providing a comprehensive understanding of his contributions to modern philosophy.

Exploring the philosophical hermeneutics of Hans-Georg Gadamer, this work delves into his significant influence on interpreting key figures like Heidegger, Plato, and Hegel. It traces the development of Gadamer's ideas, highlighting their impact on contemporary philosophy and understanding of texts. The analysis offers insights into how Gadamer's thought shapes our comprehension of meaning and interpretation in various contexts.

This is an updated and expanded edition of the successful Thirty-Five Oriental Philosophers. It draws together thinkers from all the major Eastern philosophical traditions, and from the earliest times to the present day.

A comprehensive update of the best-selling first edition, this revitalized new text presents readers with a series of clear, well-written entries focusing on fifty of the most influential philosophers from the last two thousand years. Chosen to present the traditional mainstream of European philosophy, the text also provides a critical survey that meets the needs of readers seeking a broad basic understanding as well as a foundation for further philosophical enquiry. Encompassing a wide range of ancient, medieval and modern philosophers, features of the second edition include: new entries on Dewey, Collingwood, Popper, Quine, Merleau-Ponty, Ayer and Rawls a thorough revision of existing entries a complete update of the further reading section an expanded glossary the addition of an alphabetical table of contents and an index for ease of use. Authoritative and highly readable, this book is a vital reference tool for all those wishing to improve their understanding of some of the world's most fascinating intellectual figures.