Paul Ricoeur

In this informed biography of Ricoeur, student, colleague, and confidant Charles E. Reagan provides an accessible look at both the philosophy of this thinker and the pivotal experiences that influenced his development. From Ricoeur's devout Protestant upbringing to his tutelage under Roland Dalbiez, from his critical interactions with a host of scholarly luminaries to his notable engagements with French politics, the defining moments of Ricoeur's life are detailed and tied to his formal thought.