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The Democratic Theory of Hans-Georg Gadamer
Darren Walhof
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Description for The Democratic Theory of Hans-Georg Gadamer
hardcover. Num Pages: 145 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; 3JMC; HPK; HPS; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 344.
This book examines the distinctive contribution that the writings of Hans-Georg Gadamer make to democratic theory. Walhof argues that Gadamer’s hermeneutical philosophy enlarges our perspective by shifting our view away from individual citizens to what exists between citizens, thereby allowing us to envision political realities that are otherwise hard to see. These realities include the disclosure of truth in democratic politics; achieving common ground in democratic dialogue, even amidst significant disagreement and diversity; the public and political nature of the religious traditions that make claims on and shape citizens; and the solidarities that connect us to each other and enable ... Read more
This book examines the distinctive contribution that the writings of Hans-Georg Gadamer make to democratic theory. Walhof argues that Gadamer’s hermeneutical philosophy enlarges our perspective by shifting our view away from individual citizens to what exists between citizens, thereby allowing us to envision political realities that are otherwise hard to see. These realities include the disclosure of truth in democratic politics; achieving common ground in democratic dialogue, even amidst significant disagreement and diversity; the public and political nature of the religious traditions that make claims on and shape citizens; and the solidarities that connect us to each other and enable ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan Switzerland
Number of pages
145
Condition
New
Number of Pages
145
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319468631
SKU
V9783319468631
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About Darren Walhof
Darren Walhof is Professor of Political Science at Grand Valley State University, USA. His research interests include democratic theory, philosophical hermeneutics, religion and politics, early modern political thought, and methods in the history of political thought. His articles have appeared in Political Theory, History of Political Thought, Philosophy & Social Criticism, and Contemporary Political Theory, among other places. With Derek ... Read more
Reviews for The Democratic Theory of Hans-Georg Gadamer
“Darren Walhof’s book is a lucid and timely addition to the literature, and will be of great interest to scholars and students of Gadamer and democratic theory. … I can recommend this book to both scholars interested in Gadamerian hermeneutics and modern democratic theory. … Walholf’s book clears up common misapprehensions about Gadamer’s work while contributing significantly to the literature.” ... Read more