Paul Ricoeur
Contemporary France Hermeneutics
Biography
French philosopher known for combining phenomenology, hermeneutics, and structuralism.
Life Dates
Born: February 27, 1913
Died: May 20, 2005
Notable Quotes
"The symbol gives rise to thought."
"Narrative identity."
"Understanding is always mediated by the self-understanding of the interpreter."
"To explain more is to understand better."
"Time becomes human to the extent that it is articulated through a narrative mode."