Active Hermeneutics: Seeking Understanding in an Age of Objectivism

Hermeneutics, as a discipline of the humanities, is often seen as subjective, in contrast to the objectivity of the natural sciences. This book argues that ancient and modern ideas of knowledge can be combined to create a new, active form of hermeneutics that can judge better and worse models of understanding. It explores the limits and possibilities of situated human understanding and is located at the intersection of several major discussions in contemporary intellectual discourse.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Hermeneutics, as a discipline within the humanities, is often perceived as subject to the same subjective biases as other interpretive methods, in stark contrast to the objective standards upheld by the natural sciences. However, this book challenges this notion by proposing that ancient and modern ideas of knowledge can be combined to develop a novel and dynamic form of hermeneutics. This hermeneutics is capable of creating a set of standards by which to evaluate and assess different models of understanding, thereby contributing to a better understanding of the world.

The future of hermeneutics, undeniably intertwined with its historical trajectory, remains a subject of ongoing deliberation. This book specifically focuses on the boundaries and potentialities of situated human understanding, drawing upon a diverse array of ancient and modern hermeneutical thought, including the works of Aristotle, Bernstein, Heidegger, Kant, and Gadamer. By transcending the traditional confines of human understanding, this book offers a hermeneutical approach that pushes the boundaries of knowledge.

This book represents a daring endeavor to propel hermeneutics into a new phase. As such, it holds immense interest for scholars and academics engaged in the fields of General Hermeneutics, Theology, and the Philosophy of Religion. The insights and perspectives offered within its pages are bound to spark significant discussions and advancements in these academic domains.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 242 x 158 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367028909