Expanding Hermeneutics: Visualism in Science

by Don Ihde

Expanding Hermeneutics examines the development of interpretation theory, emphasizing how science in practice involves and implicates interpretive processes. Ihde argues that the sciences have developed a sophisticated visual hermeneutics that produces evidence by means of imaging, visual displays, and visualizations. From this vantage point, Ihde demonstrates how interpretation is built into technologies and instruments.

Genres: Philosophy, Theory

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Don Ihde is an American philosopher of science and technology. In 1979 he wrote what is often identified as the first North American work on philosophy of technology, Technics and Praxis. Before his retirement, Don Ihde was Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Reviews

[Luna · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first part of this book was ok, but it kept losing focus until I lost track of the author's ideas. I understand that Ihde is trying to view hermeneutics on the light of science, but I think that his ideas are far-fetched. His style of writing is also a bit complicated for individuals who have just started getting interested in hermeneutics. So I do not recommend reading this book until one is well acquainted with hermeneutics, and even then...