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C/P/335. Gadamer's concept of hermeneutic spiral

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950
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the so-called hermeneutic circle/spiral as a central concept of hermeneutics discussing understanding as a process of interpretation in which subject and object roles are intermingled. Gadamer’s view of understanding as a dialogue is compared to Cartesian philosophy.

 

KEYWORDS: Hermeneutics, understanding, Gadamer, Cartesian,