Publication details
Hegel’s Hermeneutics and Intellectual Humility
| Authors | |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Distinctio |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Web | https://distinctio.net/index.php/home/article/view/19 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.56550/d.1.2.5 |
| Keywords | Hermeneutics; Intellectual humility; Assimilative Hermeneutics; Reconstructive Hermeneutics; Hegel |
| Description | I argue that Hegel uses two distinct approaches to hermeneutics in his works, viz. the assimilative and the reconstructive approach. I characterize them, explain why Hegel uses both and focus on their presuppositions. In the light of these reflections, I address the alleged contradiction between Hegel’s reflections on interpretation and their application. Contrary to some literature, I argue that Hegel’s hermeneutical practice does not deviate from his theoretical approach to interpretation. Then I focus on the issue whether and to which extent these two approaches are intellectually humble practices. I argue that only the reconstructive approach advanced in the Phenomenology is intellectually humble in contrast to the assimilative approach advanced in Hegel’s Lectures. |
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