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OverviewDiscusses the multiplicity of principles of interpretation and provide a descriptive analysis of the concept of interpretation itself Types of Interpretation in the Aesthetic Disciplines begins from the observation that interpretation, even the special kind represented by interpretation of the arts, is not a homogeneous activity. The many different types of such interpretation vary with respect to objectives and criteria of adequacy and attempts to explain art interpretation in terms of a single, unified logic are therefore bound to fail. Five Swedish scholars and theorists from different disciplines - literary studies, philosophy, and art history - discuss the multiplicity of principles of interpretation and provide a descriptive analysis of the concept of interpretation itself that clarifies the main features of the rationale underlying the interpretation of literature and the arts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Staffan Carlshamre , Anders Pettersson , Anders Pettersson , Anders PetterssonPublisher: McGill-Queen's University Press Imprint: McGill-Queen's University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.400kg ISBN: 9780773525283ISBN 10: 0773525289 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 26 May 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsThis fine volume of essays makes significant contributions to our understanding of the idea of interpretation. In particular, important insights are provided into the problem of defining interpretation, different sorts of interpretations that may be distinguished from each other, and, indeed, different kinds of possible taxonomies of interpretations. The papers are very well written, carefully argued, and sustained by consistent reference to specific examples. Nowhere has the idea of interpretation been pursued in such a thorough and creative manner. Paisley Livingston, author of Literature and Rationality: Ideas of Agency in Theory and Fiction /// One of the best features of this book is its panoramic view of the current spectrum of critical attitudes towards interpretation. Although this concept is as common and essential for us as daylight, it remains obscure to humanities scholars. I think this book will remedy this situation. Trevor Ponech, Department of English, McGill University Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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