Paul Ricoeur and the 'Particular' Case of Autobiography

Helga Lenart-Cheng

doi:10.1080/08989575.2016.1138358

Paul Ricoeur and the 'Particular' Case of Autobiography

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This essay explores the relation between Paul Ricoeur's concept of narrative identity and the genre of autobiography. A logical fallacy committed by Ricoeur has contributed to the polarization of the debate. His ambiguous references misled critics to treat autobiography either as a “model case” or a “limit case” of narrative identity.

Original language	American English
Journal	a/b: Auto/Biography Studies
Volume	31
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/08989575.2016.1138358
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

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