The term hermeneutics comes from the Greek word ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneuō), which means translate or interpret. Hermeneutics, therefore, is the theory and method of interpreting texts. Originally used for biblical interpretation, it has been later extended to the interpretation of other written texts, as well as of verbal and non-verbal communication. Today, hermeneutics is primarily understood as a philosophical discipline which deals with questions of what enables interpretation and understanding. In this video, we explore what hermeneutics is by examining its history, key philosophers, and main ideas. Video Chapters 0:06 What is Hermeneutics? 0:41 From Antiquity to the Reformation 1:36 Modern Period: Ast, Wolf and Schleiermacher 2:59 Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768-1834) 3:06 The Hermeneutical Circle 4:09 Wilhelm Dilthey (1833-1911) 6:08 Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) 8:02 Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900-2002) 9:00 Fusion of Horizons Reference Agrey, Loren. “Philosophical Hermeneutics: A Tradition With Promise.” Universal Journal of Educational Research 2, no. 2 (2014): 188-192. Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy. London: Routledge, 1998. Wikipedia. 2024 “Hans-Georg Gadamer.” Last modified September 13. Accessed September 14, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans-Georg_Gadamer. Wikipedia. 2024. “Hermeneutics.” Last modified September 4. Accessed September 9, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermeneutics#Etymology. — Philosophy Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDeRF0yrSvCGMFEz6JkQ4eYhpbGqiJvpN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090812957708 Support us on Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/languageanw #hermeneutics #gadamer #philosophy