The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast Episode 111: Gadamer’s Hermeneutics: How to Interpret
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Mar 2, 2015 Dive into the fascinating world of hermeneutics with insights from Hans-Georg Gadamer! Explore the intricate relationship between interpretation and context, emphasizing the need for open-mindedness in understanding texts. Discover the significance of tradition and how personal biases shape comprehension. You'll also hear about the challenges modern communication presents to authentic connections and the evolving nature of language. Plus, a glance at interpreting modern art reveals how historical context influences appreciation. It's a philosophical journey worth taking!
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Hermeneutics As Fundamental Understanding
- Hermeneutics is the general process of understanding, not just Bible or ancient-text exegesis.
- Gadamer expands hermeneutics to all understanding, seeing interpretation as our fundamental way of being.
Prejudices Aren’t Always Bad
- Gadamer rejects the Enlightenment ideal of presuppositionless objectivity.
- He argues we always bring prejudices that can be good or bad for understanding.
Understanding Is Ontological Directedness
- Gadamer follows Heidegger: human being is structurally oriented toward understanding.
- Understanding is our directedness toward things, rooted in past and future temporality.
