Gadamer's "Practice" of Theoria

William Konchak

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Abstract

This paper explores the Greek conception of theoria, Gadamer’s interpretation of it, and how he applies it to his own hermeneutics. In particular, the transition that Gadamer makes from traditional metaphysical perspectives of theoria in ancient thought towards the activity of theoria within human life is explored, and the role that his aesthetics plays in this process. The importance of the intertwining of theory and practice for Gadamer is considered and what the practice of theoria may consist in. It is suggested that Gadamer’s approach, which emphasizes heightened experiences of interconnection to promote self-transformation, is a productive transformation of theoria relevant to contemporary points of view.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)453-465
JournalEpoché: A Journal for the History of Philosophy
Volume24
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Other keywords

  • Philosophy
  • Hermeneutics
  • Gadamer
  • Theoria
  • Ancient philosophy
  • Heimspeki
  • Túlkunarfræði
  • Grísk heimspeki

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