Thoughts on Schleiermacher’s Hermeneutics

By Phin Upham

I recently re-read “Schleiermacher’s Hermeneutics: Some Problems and Solutions,” by Michael N. Forster, included in my book Space of Love and Garbage. Michael N. Forster is Professor of Philosophy and Chairman of the Philosophy Department at the University of Chicago. His research interests include the philosophy of language and topics in epistemology. His books include Wittgenstein on the Arbitrariness of Grammar and Hegel’s Idea of a Phenomenology of Spirit. Continue reading →

Phin Upham Bio

Phin Upham

Phin Upham has attended Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. He has worked in macro and illiquid investing and currently works at a family office / hedge fund. He has written for articles for national publications including the National Post in Toronto and United Press International in Washington, and has edited three books. Continue reading →

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Wonderland in New York12/9/2011

The bronze “Alice in Wonderland” statue in New York City’s Central Park is lovingly polished and worn down by the hands, knees and feet of hundreds of thousands even millions of climbing children Contributor: Phin Upham Published: Dec 09, 2011