Relativism and Intentionalism in Interpretation

<I>Relativism and Intentionalism in Interpretation: Davidson Hermeneutics and Pragmatism</I> applies a rich philosophical perspective to questions central to the interpretation of art. Puolakka uses discussions of the relativity of interpretations to demonstrate that the pluralistic attitude towards art that characterizes pragmatism and hermeneutics can be combined with a view stressing the role of authorial intentions. Academics concerned with the philosophy of art and aesthetics will find unique and worthwhile contributions to the study here.