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 == Related pages ==
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-[[File:Paul_Ricoeur_Balzan.png|400px|right]]Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was a French philosopher and intellectual, renowned for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language. His writings spanned various disciplines, including theology, psychoanalysis, and literary theory, and his ideas have had an impact on contemporary philosophy and the humanities.
+[[File:Paul_Ricoeur_Balzan.png|400px|right]]
-Paul Ricoeur was born on 27 February 1913 in Valence, France. He lost both his parents during World War I and was raised by his paternal grandparents in Rennes, Brittany. Ricoeur initially studied at the University of Rennes and later moved to the Sorbonne in Paris, where he studied philosophy under prominent thinkers such as Gabriel Marcel and Jean Wahl.
+== Life and recognition ==
-In 1935, Ricoeur completed his first major work, a thesis on the German philosopher Edmund Husserl, which earned him a diploma from the École Normale Supérieure. He continued to study and teach philosophy until World War II, during which he was taken prisoner and held in a German camp. It was during his time in captivity that he deepened his philosophical reflections, engaging in discussions with fellow prisoners and reading extensively.
+He received the [https://www.balzan.org/en/prizewinners/paul-ricoeur Balzan Prize for Philosophy in 1999] and the [https://www.kyotoprize.org/en/laureates/paul_ricoeur/ Kyoto Prize in 2000].
-After the war, Ricoeur held several teaching positions in French universities, including the University of Strasbourg, the Sorbonne, and the University of Nanterre. In 1965, he began a fruitful association with the University of Chicago, where he served as the John Nuveen Professor of Philosophical Theology and later as a professor emeritus. He remained active in both French and American academic circles throughout his career.
+== Metaphor and the creation of meaning ==
-== Contributions to Philosophy: ==
+One useful distinction is between replacing a word with a familiar equivalent and understanding a new relation expressed by a whole statement. If a metaphor changes how a subject is seen, a simple literal paraphrase may fail to preserve what the expression contributes. The interpretation concerns the statement in context, not merely the isolated word that looks figurative.
-::'''Phenomenology and Hermeneutics''': Ricoeur's early work was rooted in the tradition of phenomenology, particularly the work of Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger. He later developed a hermeneutic approach to philosophy, emphasising the importance of interpretation in understanding human experience. His book "Freud and Philosophy: An Essay on Interpretation" (1965) is a seminal work in this area, as it explores the intersection of phenomenology, hermeneutics, and psychoanalysis.
+Ricoeur described metaphor and narrative as related areas of investigation in his own [https://www.balzan.org/fr/laureats/paul-ricoeur/synthese-panoramique 1999 account of his philosophical work]. Both concern the production of meaning, although a metaphorical statement and the organisation of events into a narrative are not the same thing.
-::'''Philosophy of Language''': Ricoeur was deeply interested in the nature of language and its role in shaping human thought and action. His work on metaphor, narrative, and discourse has been influential in the fields of linguistics, literary theory, and the philosophy of language. His book "The Rule of Metaphor" (1975) is a key text in the study of metaphor and its cognitive function.
+== Interpretation and context ==
-::'''Ethics and the Philosophy of Action''': Ricoeur's later work focused on ethical questions and the nature of human action. He explored topics such as personal identity, moral responsibility, and the role of narrative in shaping human life. His three-volume work "Time and Narrative" (1983-1985) and his book "Oneself as Another" (1990) are central to these investigations.
+For this wiki, that distinction is useful when comparing literary metaphors, everyday idioms and personal descriptions. The philosophical discussion does not itself specify a method for eliciting or changing someone's metaphor.
-Throughout his career, Paul Ricoeur received numerous awards and honours, including the prestigious Balzan Prize (2000) and the Kyoto Prize (2004) for his contributions to philosophy. He was also a member of several learned societies, such as the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
+== Selected reading ==
-Ricoeur passed away on 20 May 2005 in Châtenay-Malabry, France.
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Metaphor Categories]]
-== Metaphor ==
+* [[Idiomatic, Literal and Figurative Communication]]
-Paul Ricoeur's contributions to the study of metaphor have had a significant impact on the fields of philosophy, linguistics, and literary theory. In his groundbreaking book, "The Rule of Metaphor" (1975), Ricoeur provided a comprehensive analysis of metaphor and its role in shaping human thought and language.
+* [[George Lakoff]]
+* [[Semiotics]]
-Ricoeur's approach to metaphor is rooted in his broader philosophical interests, particularly in hermeneutics and the philosophy of language. He viewed metaphor as a fundamental aspect of human communication and understanding, as it allows us to convey abstract or complex ideas through concrete images and comparisons. Ricoeur argued that metaphor is not merely a decorative or rhetorical device, but a crucial means of creating meaning and exploring the world.
+* [[Stories and literature]]
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−	[[File:Paul_Ricoeur_Balzan.png\|400px\|right]]Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was a French philosopher and intellectual, renowned for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language. His writings spanned various disciplines, including theology, psychoanalysis, and literary theory, and his ideas have had ~~a profound~~ impact on contemporary philosophy and the humanities.	+	[[File:Paul_Ricoeur_Balzan.png\|400px\|right]]Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was a French philosopher and intellectual, renowned for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language. His writings spanned various disciplines, including theology, psychoanalysis, and literary theory, and his ideas have had an impact on contemporary philosophy and the humanities.

	Paul Ricoeur was born on 27 February 1913 in Valence, France. He lost both his parents during World War I and was raised by his paternal grandparents in Rennes, Brittany. Ricoeur initially studied at the University of Rennes and later moved to the Sorbonne in Paris, where he studied philosophy under prominent thinkers such as Gabriel Marcel and Jean Wahl.		Paul Ricoeur was born on 27 February 1913 in Valence, France. He lost both his parents during World War I and was raised by his paternal grandparents in Rennes, Brittany. Ricoeur initially studied at the University of Rennes and later moved to the Sorbonne in Paris, where he studied philosophy under prominent thinkers such as Gabriel Marcel and Jean Wahl.

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	[[File:Paul_Ricoeur_Balzan.png\|400px\|right]]Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was a French philosopher and intellectual, renowned for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language. His writings spanned various disciplines, including theology, psychoanalysis, and literary theory, and his ideas have had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the humanities.		[[File:Paul_Ricoeur_Balzan.png\|400px\|right]]Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was a French philosopher and intellectual, renowned for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language. His writings spanned various disciplines, including theology, psychoanalysis, and literary theory, and his ideas have had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the humanities.

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	::Ricoeur, P. (2004). The Conflict of Interpretations: Essays in Hermeneutics. Edited by D. Ihde. London: Continuum.		::Ricoeur, P. (2004). The Conflict of Interpretations: Essays in Hermeneutics. Edited by D. Ihde. London: Continuum.
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 After the war, Ricoeur held several teaching positions in French universities, including the University of Strasbourg, the Sorbonne, and the University of Nanterre. In 1965, he began a fruitful association with the University of Chicago, where he served as the John Nuveen Professor of Philosophical Theology and later as a professor emeritus. He remained active in both French and American academic circles throughout his career.
-==Contributions to Philosophy:==
+== Contributions to Philosophy: ==
 Ricoeur's philosophical work is characterised by its interdisciplinary nature and its focus on the problems of interpretation and understanding. Some of his key contributions include:
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 Throughout his career, Paul Ricoeur received numerous awards and honours, including the prestigious Balzan Prize (2000) and the Kyoto Prize (2004) for his contributions to philosophy. He was also a member of several learned societies, such as the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
 Ricoeur passed away on 20 May 2005 in Châtenay-Malabry, France.
 Paul Ricoeur's contributions to the study of metaphor have had a significant impact on the fields of philosophy, linguistics, and literary theory. In his groundbreaking book, "The Rule of Metaphor" (1975), Ricoeur provided a comprehensive analysis of metaphor and its role in shaping human thought and language.

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	::Ricoeur, P. (2000). The Just. Translated by D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.		::Ricoeur, P. (2000). The Just. Translated by D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

−	Ricoeur, P. (2004). The Conflict of Interpretations: Essays in Hermeneutics. Edited by D. Ihde. London: Continuum.	+	::Ricoeur, P. (2004). The Conflict of Interpretations: Essays in Hermeneutics. Edited by D. Ihde. London: Continuum.

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 Below is a list of significant publications on metaphor by Paul Ricoeur, a prominent French philosopher and phenomenologist, who made substantial contributions to the study of metaphor and its implications for language, thought, and meaning. This list includes books, essays, and articles that showcase Ricoeur's in-depth analysis and understanding of the metaphorical aspects of language.
-Ricoeur, P. (1975). La métaphore vive. Paris: Éditions du Seuil. (English translation: Ricoeur, P. (1977). The Rule of Metaphor: Multi-disciplinary Studies of the Creation of Meaning in Language. Translated by R. Czerny with K. McLaughlin and J. Costello. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.)
+::Ricoeur, P. (1975). La métaphore vive. Paris: Éditions du Seuil. (English translation: Ricoeur, P. (1977). The Rule of Metaphor: Multi-disciplinary Studies of the Creation of Meaning in Language. Translated by R. Czerny with K. McLaughlin and J. Costello. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.)
-Ricoeur, P. (1981). Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences: Essays on Language, Action and Interpretation. Edited and translated by J. B. Thompson. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
+::Ricoeur, P. (1981). Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences: Essays on Language, Action and Interpretation. Edited and translated by J. B. Thompson. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
-Ricoeur, P. (1984). Time and Narrative, Volume 1. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
+::Ricoeur, P. (1984). Time and Narrative, Volume 1. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
-Ricoeur, P. (1985). Time and Narrative, Volume 2. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
+::Ricoeur, P. (1985). Time and Narrative, Volume 2. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
-Ricoeur, P. (1988). Time and Narrative, Volume 3. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
+::Ricoeur, P. (1988). Time and Narrative, Volume 3. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
-Ricoeur, P. (1991). A Ricoeur Reader: Reflection and Imagination. Edited by M. Valdés. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
+::Ricoeur, P. (1991). A Ricoeur Reader: Reflection and Imagination. Edited by M. Valdés. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
-Ricoeur, P. (1991). From Text to Action: Essays in Hermeneutics, II. Translated by K. Blamey and J. B. Thompson. Evanston, IL: Northwestern University Press.
+::Ricoeur, P. (1991). From Text to Action: Essays in Hermeneutics, II. Translated by K. Blamey and J. B. Thompson. Evanston, IL: Northwestern University Press.
-Ricoeur, P. (1995). Figuring the Sacred: Religion, Narrative, and Imagination. Edited by M. I. Wallace. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.
+::Ricoeur, P. (1995). Figuring the Sacred: Religion, Narrative, and Imagination. Edited by M. I. Wallace. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.
-Ricoeur, P. (2000). The Just. Translated by D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
+::Ricoeur, P. (2000). The Just. Translated by D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
 Ricoeur, P. (2004). The Conflict of Interpretations: Essays in Hermeneutics. Edited by D. Ihde. London: Continuum.

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	Ricoeur also explored the relationship between metaphor and narrative, highlighting their shared capacity for meaning-making and their ability to shape human experience. He believed that both metaphor and narrative are fundamental to human thought and communication, as they enable us to construct meaningful stories and conceptual frameworks.		Ricoeur also explored the relationship between metaphor and narrative, highlighting their shared capacity for meaning-making and their ability to shape human experience. He believed that both metaphor and narrative are fundamental to human thought and communication, as they enable us to construct meaningful stories and conceptual frameworks.
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		+	=Selected Publications=
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		+	Below is a list of significant publications on metaphor by Paul Ricoeur, a prominent French philosopher and phenomenologist, who made substantial contributions to the study of metaphor and its implications for language, thought, and meaning. This list includes books, essays, and articles that showcase Ricoeur's in-depth analysis and understanding of the metaphorical aspects of language.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (1975). La métaphore vive. Paris: Éditions du Seuil. (English translation: Ricoeur, P. (1977). The Rule of Metaphor: Multi-disciplinary Studies of the Creation of Meaning in Language. Translated by R. Czerny with K. McLaughlin and J. Costello. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.)
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (1981). Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences: Essays on Language, Action and Interpretation. Edited and translated by J. B. Thompson. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (1984). Time and Narrative, Volume 1. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (1985). Time and Narrative, Volume 2. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (1988). Time and Narrative, Volume 3. Translated by K. McLaughlin and D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (1991). A Ricoeur Reader: Reflection and Imagination. Edited by M. Valdés. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (1991). From Text to Action: Essays in Hermeneutics, II. Translated by K. Blamey and J. B. Thompson. Evanston, IL: Northwestern University Press.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (1995). Figuring the Sacred: Religion, Narrative, and Imagination. Edited by M. I. Wallace. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (2000). The Just. Translated by D. Pellauer. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
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		+	Ricoeur, P. (2004). The Conflict of Interpretations: Essays in Hermeneutics. Edited by D. Ihde. London: Continuum.

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	Ricoeur also explored the relationship between metaphor and narrative, highlighting their shared capacity for meaning-making and their ability to shape human experience. He believed that both metaphor and narrative are fundamental to human thought and communication, as they enable us to construct meaningful stories and conceptual frameworks.		Ricoeur also explored the relationship between metaphor and narrative, highlighting their shared capacity for meaning-making and their ability to shape human experience. He believed that both metaphor and narrative are fundamental to human thought and communication, as they enable us to construct meaningful stories and conceptual frameworks.
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−	In summary, Paul Ricoeur's work on metaphor has been influential in advancing our understanding of the cognitive and linguistic processes involved in metaphorical thought and expression. His insights into the semantic innovation, the metaphorical twist, and the role of imagination have deepened our appreciation of the significance of metaphor in language, thought, and communication.

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-Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was a French philosopher and intellectual, renowned for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language. His writings spanned various disciplines, including theology, psychoanalysis, and literary theory, and his ideas have had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the humanities.
+[[File:Paul_Ricoeur_Balzan.png|400px|right]]Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was a French philosopher and intellectual, renowned for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language. His writings spanned various disciplines, including theology, psychoanalysis, and literary theory, and his ideas have had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the humanities.
 Paul Ricoeur was born on 27 February 1913 in Valence, France. He lost both his parents during World War I and was raised by his paternal grandparents in Rennes, Brittany. Ricoeur initially studied at the University of Rennes and later moved to the Sorbonne in Paris, where he studied philosophy under prominent thinkers such as Gabriel Marcel and Jean Wahl.
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 Throughout his career, Paul Ricoeur received numerous awards and honours, including the prestigious Balzan Prize (2000) and the Kyoto Prize (2004) for his contributions to philosophy. He was also a member of several learned societies, such as the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
-Ricoeur passed away on 20 May 2005 in Châtenay-Malabry, France. His philosophical legacy endures through his extensive body of work and the many thinkers he has influenced across various disciplines. His ideas on interpretation, language, and
+Ricoeur passed away on 20 May 2005 in Châtenay-Malabry, France.