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Gadamer and Law
Hans-Georg Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics is especially relevant for law, which is grounded in the interpretation of authoritative texts. This collection considers the importance of Gadamer's philosophy for disputes in legal theory. It provides an overview of the connections between law and Gadamer's hermeneutical philosophy.
| Author(s) | By Francis J. Mootz Iii. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 544 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 28 Apr 2007 |
| Availability | Available |
Hans-Georg Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics is especially relevant for law, which is grounded in the interpretation of authoritative texts. This collection considers the importance of Gadamer's philosophy for disputes in legal theory. It provides an overview of the connections between law and Gadamer's hermeneutical philosophy.
Contents: Series preface; Introduction; Part I Philosophical Hermeneutics and Legal Theory: Gadamer on the Exemplary Significance of Law for Hermeneutical Philosophy: The recovery of the fundamental hermeneutic problem, Hans-Georg Gadamer; Philosophical H
Francis J. Mootz III is Francis J. Mootz III is Dean of the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific, USA
