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hermeneutics
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her·me·neu·tics  (hûrm-ntks, -ny-)
n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural text.
herme·neutist n.
hermeneutics [ˌhɜːmɪˈnjuːtɪks]
n (functioning as singular)
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the science of interpretation, esp of Scripture
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the branch of theology that deals with the principles and methodology of exegesis
3. (Philosophy) Philosophy
a.  the study and interpretation of human behaviour and social institutions
b.  (in existentialist thought) discussion of the purpose of life
[from Greek hermēneutikos expert in interpretation, from hermēneuein to interpret, from hermēneus interpreter, of uncertain origin]
hermeneutics
the science of interpretation and explanation, especially the branch of theology that deals with the general principles of Biblical interpretation. — hermeneut, hermeneutist, n.
See also: Bible
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Noun1.hermeneutics - the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis
theology, divinity - the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
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Unlike most hermeneuticians, they hold that the social sciences are descriptive rather than normative ventures and are able to arrive at objective truths despite having to grapple with the subjective (or, perhaps preferably, the intersubjective) interpretations of human agents.
Oakeshott and Mises on understanding human action by Callahan, Gene / Independent Review
Some evangelical or fundamentalist hermeneuticians may wish to suggest that this discussion is conflating the 'meaning' and 'significance' of the text (Thomas, 2002).
Scripture and psychological science: integrative challenges & callings by Hathaway, William L. / Journal of Psychology and Theology
Harris, Chicago school dialecticians such as Richard McKeon and Mortimer Adler, and the hermeneutician Hans-Georg Gadamer.
Total Freedom: Toward a Dialectical Libertarianism. (Book Reviews) by Johnson, Gregory R. / Independent Review
 
 
 
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