Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences

More about the book

Focusing on Paul Ricoeur's insights into sociological theory, this collection features previously untranslated essays that explore hermeneutics' history, themes, and implications for sociology, psychoanalysis, and history. John B. Thompson's translation offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Ricoeur's work, enhanced by a new preface from Charles Taylor that underscores its lasting significance in philosophical discourse. Revived for contemporary readers, this volume showcases the depth and relevance of Ricoeur's thought.