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Hermeneutics - (dictionary.com) - the science of interpretation -Important in using multiple source of evidence for interpretation (Moss et al. pg. 130). -is about the theory and practice of interpretation, about the bringing of understanding into language (Moss et al. pg. 130) -practice for understanding written text; however, the perceived relevance of hermeneutics has grown to include the interpretation of any meaningful social phenomenon, including complex (multitexted) social phenomena, such as historical traditions (Moss et al. pg 130) - Conversations - overlook presuppositions - common language must be worked out. (Interpretive community) - the goal of a hermeneutic is to understand other people's interpretations; "a way to clarify our disagreements" - must be aware of your own bias and be open to other interpretations.

- Hermeneutics - must know how the initial interpretations were developed and if there is bias towards one view or another.

- Mostly about philisophical hermeneutics Gadamer - conversation Habermas - recognize how you are interpreting and your bias

How is hermeneutics different from what we are use to?? We are use to using facts to develop our own interpretations where as hermeneutics we use the interpretations and ideas of others to influence our views.

What is the point? This presents a whole new way to interpret things

Epistemology theories- practice of how knowledge is formed or accepted - per Scott - they are very similar, hermeneutics is a derivative of this (also related to ontologies)

Scott's piece - each teacher is going interpret programs differently. - If Scott had been being hermeneutic he would have admited that his interpretations were based on: - He was is a former high school science teacher - He was good friends with one of the subjects

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