Paul Ricoeur His Life and Work

Reagan, Paul

ISBN 10: 0226706036 / ISBN 13: 9780226706030

Published by The University of Chicago Press, Chicago and London, 1998

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Very Good condition. This is a copy from a Theological Library but only signs are two 'cancelled' stamps - one to the half-title page & the other to the rear free endpaper. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 151 pages. One of the major intellectual figures of the 20th century, Paul Ricoeur has influenced a generation of thinkers. This philosophically informed biography provides an accessible look at both the philosophy of this thinker and the pivotal experiences that influenced his development. â Combines biographical and philosophical essays with a more personal memoir that makes Ricoeur's humane and magnanimous nature abundantly evident. Four revealing interviews, coupled with photographs, and an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources, complete this illuminating study.â [Choice].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Paul Ricoeur His Life and Work
• Publisher: The University of Chicago Press, Chicago and London
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226706036
• ISBN 13: 9780226706030
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: 1st Paperback Edition.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

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Synopsis

One of the major intellectual figures of the twentieth century, Paul Ricoeur has influenced a generation of thinkers. In this, the first philosophically informed biography of Ricoeur, student, colleague, and confidant Charles E. Reagan provides an unusually accessible look at both the philosophy of this extraordinary thinker and the pivotal experiences that influenced his development.

"A valuable introduction to Ricoeur; highly recommended."—Library Journal

"[A] lively introduction to the life and thought of one of this century's most notable philosophers."—Norman Wirzba, Christian Century

"Reagan lucidly explains Ricoeur's difficult philosophy while shining overdue light on the personality behind it."—Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer

"Combines biographical and philosophical essays with a more personal memoir that makes Ricoeur's humane and magnanimous nature abundantly evident. Four revealing interviews, coupled with photographs, and an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources, complete this illuminating study."—Choice

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One of the major intellectual figures of the twentieth century, Paul Ricoeur has influenced a generation of thinkers. In this, the first philosophically informed biography of Ricoeur, student, colleague, and confidant Charles E. Reagan provides an unusually accessible look at both the philosophy of this extraordinary thinker and the pivotal experiences that influenced his development.