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This book offers a full, sympathetic yet critical account of Ricoeur's theory of narrative interpretation. Ricoeur's hermeneutics are viewed in the light of his overall philosophical agenda, and the potential of his narrative theory for resolving specific problems is assessed.

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Preface; List of abbreviations; Introduction: 1. The passion for the possible: preface to Paul Ricoeur; Part I. The Passion for the Possible in Ricoeur's Philosophy and Hermeneutics: 2. Human being, possibility, and time; 3. Hope within the limits of Kant alone?; 4. Metaphor, poetry, and the possible; 5. Narrative: the 'substance' of things hoped for; Part II. The Passion for the Possible and Biblical Narrative: Stories or Histories of Jesus?: 6. A newer hermeneutic: postscript to Bultmann; 7. A literal Gospel?; 8. The Gospels as 'tales about time'; 9. Passion of Jesus, power of Christ: the possibility of human freedom; Conclusion: 10. The Bible and one philosopher; Select bibliography; Index.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 11/9/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521043908, 978-0521043908
      ISBN10: 0521043905

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book offers a full, sympathetic yet critical account of Ricoeur's theory of narrative interpretation. Ricoeur's hermeneutics are viewed in the light of his overall philosophical agenda, and the potential of his narrative theory for resolving specific problems is assessed.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; List of abbreviations; Introduction: 1. The passion for the possible: preface to Paul Ricoeur; Part I. The Passion for the Possible in Ricoeur's Philosophy and Hermeneutics: 2. Human being, possibility, and time; 3. Hope within the limits of Kant alone?; 4. Metaphor, poetry, and the possible; 5. Narrative: the 'substance' of things hoped for; Part II. The Passion for the Possible and Biblical Narrative: Stories or Histories of Jesus?: 6. A newer hermeneutic: postscript to Bultmann; 7. A literal Gospel?; 8. The Gospels as 'tales about time'; 9. Passion of Jesus, power of Christ: the possibility of human freedom; Conclusion: 10. The Bible and one philosopher; Select bibliography; Index.

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