Name: Intentionalist Interpretation: A Philosophical Explanation and Defense (Contributions in Philosophy)
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Author: William Irwin
ISBN: 9780313311512

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Intentionalist Interpretation: A Philosophical Explanation and Defense (Contributions in Philosophy)

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Irwin

Publisher

Praeger

Year

1999

Language

English

Pages

152

Format

Hardcover

ISBN

031331151x

ISBN13

9780313311512

Edition No.

Synopsis "Intentionalist Interpretation: A Philosophical Explanation and Defense (Contributions in Philosophy) "

The tension between the roles of authorial intention and the text itself is a basic concern of contemporary hermeneutics. Challenging much of the current thinking in the field, this volume argues that the text itself, in its various forms, is an untenable criterion for correct interpretation, and through compelling moral and epistemological arguments defends an intentionalist approach to interpretation. After discussing the shortcomings of earlier intentionalist theories, Irwin proposes a new, normative approach, urinterpretation, which is based on an author construct, the urauthor, that includes several elements traditionally seen as separate from the author. The book closes with a theoretical application of intentionalism to philosophical, literary, and legal texts.

William Irwin

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William Irwin is a Philosophy professor at King's College, Pennsylvania, known for pioneering the genre "philosophy and popular culture". His work "The Simpsons and Philosophy" (2001), co-edited with Mark T. Conard and Aeon J. Skoble, analyzes the animated series from a philosophical perspective. In "Game of Thrones and Philosophy" (2012), he explores the ethical and moral complexities of the popular saga. Additionally, in "The Meaning of Metallica" (2022), he delves into the lyrics and themes of the iconic metal band. These works combine philosophy with elements of popular culture, offering accessible and profound reflections.

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