Quotes About Ricoeur

I was really grateful to have a chance to have some really in-depth study about the power of language using a philosopher who taught at the University of Chicago by the name of Paul Ricoeur. I'm really happy to be in Chicago because a lot of what I do is rooted in his approach to language.

But, in November, the problem of Nanterre raised its head again, now more urgently. One Saturday morning, after an hour's journey under a heavy downpour, Ricoeur found only one student waiting for him in the room where he was to give his agrégation class. He was furious, and went straight up to the office to ask to take early retirement.

This is perhaps the most profound meaning of the book of Job, the best example of wisdom.