A Comparative Study: Gadamer’s “Effective History” and the Receptional Aesthetics

Gadamer is one of the eminent thinkers of the 20th century, who presented various theories such as “philosophical interpretation” that have left a profound impact on subsequent theoretical frameworks. Among them, his theory of “effective history” served as a solid foundation for the development of “Receptional Aesthetics”. However, it is important to note that Gadamer maintains a critical stance when it comes to the aesthetic theories of reception. Therefore, a meticulous and comparative analysis of these two theories, exploring their nuanced similarities and differences, holds significant scholarly value.