Open AccessFundamentals of Hermeneutics as A Qualitative Research Theoretical Framework
Author(s) -
Mariano D. Gillo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
european journal of education and pedagogy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2736-4534
DOI - 10.24018/ejedu.2021.2.3.43
Subject(s) - hermeneutics , scope (computer science) , epistemology , dimension (graph theory) , sociology , subject (documents) , qualitative research , phase (matter) , subject matter , engineering ethics , social science , computer science , philosophy , library science , pedagogy , engineering , mathematics , physics , quantum mechanics , pure mathematics , curriculum , programming language
This article is written to inspire researchers to use hermeneutics as a qualitative research theoretical framework. Given the extensive scope inherent to this subject matter, it was decided to delimit the discussion to the fundamental information one may seek to know about hermeneutics. Though introductory in nature, it is still hoped that the readers may be able to gain meaningful insights which may serve as a catalyst for understanding this topic. The article has four phases. Phase one traces its historical dimension and presents its varied definitions. Phase two is focused on the four philosophical orientations. Phase three enumerates its contributors and their respective contributions. Phase four elaborates the steps researchers need to undertake when using this framework. This article may be of interest to all academics especially the neophytes who are interested in utilizing hermeneutics either as a method or methodology of a philosophical cum scientific endeavor being undertaken.