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Book SynopsisInterpretation, Relativism, and Identity: Essays on the Philosophy of Michael Krausz addresses three major philosophical themes: interpretation, relativism, and identity. It does so by focusing on Krausz's distinctive exploration of the relationship between interpretation and ontology, the varieties of relativism, and the interpretive dimension of identity construction. Throughout the years, Krausz has participated in exchanges between people who embrace opposing views about reality, human selves, and the attachments or detachments between them. In these exchanges, life orientations are at stake as much as conceptual distinctions. These exchanges are reflected in a discussion among renowned scholars in philosophy and literary studies not only on Krausz's work but also on the significant philosophical implications of key issues for how we understand the human condition, our commitments and values, the meaning of religious and artistic texts, and the way we make sense of our lives and ou
Trade ReviewOver the years, the multi-talented Michael Krausz has made fascinating and important contributions to such topics as the interpretation of cultural artefacts and ourselves, relativism, and ontology. This book consists of six essays that explore diverse aspects of this body of work, together with Professor Krausz’s replies. All those interested in Professor Krausz’s work, and the themes with which it deals, will want to read this book. -- Nicholas Maxwell, University College, London
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Christine M. Koggel and Andreea Deciu Ritivoi Chapter One: Mary Bittner Wiseman, “Interpretation and the Man” Chapter Two: Garry L. Hagberg, “Multiple Interpretations and Singular Selves” Chapter Three: Andreea Deciu Ritivoi, “Identity and Its Narrative Discontents: Krausz on Self-Understanding and Self-Transformation” Chapter Four: Paul Snowdon, “Reflections on ‘Relativisms and Their Opposites’” Chapter Five: Bernard Harrison, “Robust Multiplism, or, New Bearings in the Theory of Interpretation” Chapter Six: David B. Wong, “Dialogues in the Work of Michael Krausz” Chapter Seven: Michael Krausz, “Replies and Reflections” Biographies
