German Philosophy of Language - From Schlegel to Hegel and Beyond

Michael Forster presents a ground-breaking study of German philosophy of language in the nineteenth century, and its continuing significance. This book explores the lasting impact of J. G. Herder's work in the tradition, and traces his legacy in the philosophy of Friedrich Schlegel, Wilhelm von Humboldt, and G. W. F. Hegel.

List of contents

• Acknowledgements


• Introduction


• Part I: Schlegel


• 1: Friedrich Schlegel


• 2: Friedrich Schlegel's Hermeneutics


• Part II: Humboldt


• 3: Wilhelm von Humboldt


• 4: Herder, Schlegel, Humboldt, and the Birth of Modern Linguistics


• Part III: Hegel


• 5: Hegel on Language


• 6: Hegel and Some (Near-)Contemporaries: Narrow or Broad Expressivism?


• 7: Hegel and Hermeneutics


• Part IV: And Beyond


• 8: Philosophy of Language in the Nineteenth Century


• 9: Hermeneutics


• Select Bibliography


• Index

About the author

Michael N. Forster read P.P.E. at Oxford University, and earned his PhD in Philosophy at Princeton University. Since 1985 he has taught at the University of Chicago, where he served for ten years as chairman of the Philosophy Department and is currently Glen A. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor in Philosophy. He is the author of six books on German philosophy, as well as many articles on German philosophy, ancient philosophy, and contemporary philosophy of language.

Summary

Michael Forster presents a ground-breaking study of German philosophy of language in the nineteenth century, and its continuing significance. This book explores the lasting impact of J. G. Herder's work in the tradition, and traces his legacy in the philosophy of Friedrich Schlegel, Wilhelm von Humboldt, and G. W. F. Hegel.

Product details

• Authors: Michael N. Forster, Michael N. (University of Chicago) Forster
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.2013
• EAN: 9780199687497
• ISBN: 978-0-19-968749-7
• No. of pages: 364
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 236 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; Philosophy of Language, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, PHILOSOPHY / Language, Philosophy, Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought