Hermeneutic reason as the “Art of understanding”

Originally, hermeneutics was the interpretation of important texts. In 19th century, transformed into a science about meaning and all expressions. 20th Martin Heidegger radicalized hermeneutics, indicating that understanding (the essence hermeneutics) is not technical or intellectual operation, but way being. The central point reference in article hermeneutic philosophy Hans-Georg Gadamer Paul Ricoeur. idea Gadamer’s understanding, which connected with so-called “rehabilitation practical philosophy”. such philosophy, question concerning wisdom thinking best possible life occupies an place. his indicated conditions understanding. One main elements concept experience, negative awareness finite nature Complementation could be He believed there correct method to understand “conflict hermeneutics”. Ricoeure discerned two forms hermeneutics: “hermeneutics trust” suspicion”. developed as art possibilities interpreting texts, symbols metaphors. An interesting addition Ricoeur Hans Blumenberg’s metaphorology. identified three basic positions metaphors functions they perform: traditional, metaphor inaccurate; pre-conceptual speech; unavoidable irreplaceable metaphor. Under this lies images through man grasps himself world. Blumenberg explored various depicting truth (light, nudity), human (sea travel, hiking, climbing) world (clock, machine, organism). Absolute metaphors, presenting picture whole reality, also play role orienting patterns, directing action. They contain certain value systems determine attitudes, expectations, longings, interests, indicate indifferent things spheres, incline actions omissions.