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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION -PHILOSOPHY
SECOND SEMESTER APRIL 2018
17PPL2MC03- HERMENEUTICS AND DECONSTRUCTION
Date: 09-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:30-12:30
PART-A
Write short notes on the following x 6 =36 marks)
1. State the characteristics of modern hermeneutics.
2. How does Dilthey distinguish natural science from social science?
3. What is meant by semantic autonomy?
4. Explain the meaning of tradition according to Gadamer.
5. What does Heidegger mean by 'language of expression'?
6. Explain the meaning of logocentrism.
PART-B
Answer the following x 16= 64 marks)
7. A. Write an essay on Biblical Hermeneutics with a focus on Historical Critical method.
OR
B. Elucidate the basic features of African Hermeneutics.
8. A. What is divination? How is it similar and different in Schleiermacher and Adivasi Hermeneutics?
OR
B. Hermeneutics is what Hermes does. Explain.
9. A. What are the important aspects of text-centered traditions in hermeneutics?
OR
B. Explain the features of text interpretation according to Paul Ricoeur.
10. A. Explain the basic characteristics of postmodernism.
OR
B. State the meaning of 'death of the author.' marks)
C. Bring out the meaning of hermeneutic circle. marks)