Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.56550/d.1.2.5

Hegel’s Hermeneutics and Intellectual Humility

Martin Dominik orcid.org/0000-0001-5223-2776 ; Masaryk University

Abstract

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 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 of whether and to what 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.

Keywords

hermeneutics; intellectual humility; assimilative hermeneutics; reconstructive hermeneutics; Hegel

Hrčak ID:

300917

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/300917

Publication date:

27.4.2023.

Article data in other languages: german

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