Truth and Method

by Hans-Georg Gadamer
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  • Added: 2025-10-23
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  • Publisher: Burns & Oates
  • Published: 1994-01-01
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  • Reviews: 3

Truth and Method is a seminal work by Hans Georg-Gadamer that established the field of philosophical hermeneutics. Gadamer challenges traditional quasi-scientific approaches to understanding cultural meaning, arguing that 'truth' and 'method' are often in opposition. He delves into how historical and cultural circumstances fundamentally influence human comprehension, a perspective that has profoundly impacted the humanities and social sciences./n/nThis influential book remains a cornerstone in philosophical thought, shaping the work of thinkers like Jürgen Habermas. Gadamer's exploration of the interplay between truth and method continues to resonate, offering insights into the complexities of human understanding and interpretation.

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Transition Consciousness · 2014-10-10
fascinating 4.00

The book is praised for its exploration of human possibilities and its relevance to understanding truth in art. It is recommended as a thought-provoking read.

This review highlights the book's unique approach to philosophical hermeneutics, emphasizing its exploration of aesthetic consciousness and the nature of truth in art. The reviewer appreciates Gadamer's distinct perspective, which sets him apart from Heidegger. They find the book to be a fascinating exploration of human understanding and recommend it for its ability to challenge and expand the reader's horizons. The new translation is also noted as a positive aspect, making the text more accessible.

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    Gadamer is not Heidegger

    He's talking about Aesthetic Consciousness

    He's talking about truth in Art

Taylor & Francis Online · JA Campbell · 1978-01-01
valuable 4.00

The book is commended for its rationale for human understanding and its interrelated reviews. It is considered a significant contribution to the field.

JA Campbell's review emphasizes the interrelated nature of the reviews and the book's significant contribution to understanding human experiences. The reviewer finds Gadamer's work to provide a rationale for human understanding, which is seen as a valuable addition to the field. They appreciate the book's depth and the way it challenges traditional views, offering a new perspective on knowledge and truth. The review also notes the book's relevance to various areas of study, making it a comprehensive and insightful read.

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    Gadamer's work provides a rationale for 'human ...'

    As Professor Campbell indicates, Gadamer's work provides a rationale for 'human ...'

    This and the following three reviews are interrelated

Project MUSE · RE Innis · 1976-01-01
profound 4.50

The book is seen as a groundbreaking work in philosophical hermeneutics, offering a comprehensive model of understanding. It is praised for its depth and relevance.

RE Innis provides a detailed analysis of Gadamer's 'Truth and Method', highlighting its significance in the field of philosophical hermeneutics. The reviewer appreciates the book's attempt to show how understanding works in various areas, particularly through the three principal parts of the book. They find Gadamer's model of understanding to be both profound and relevant, offering a new way to approach the nature of knowledge and truth. The review also notes the book's rejection of traditional quasi-scientific methods, which is seen as a strength.

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    The whole book is an attempt to show how this is so in the three areas outlined in the three principal parts of the book: Part One, The question of truth as it ...

    I will here try to schematize the operative core of the book and the fundamental model of understanding that Gadamer has constructed

    Gadamer's work provides a rationale for 'human ...'

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