Manifestations of hermeneutic philosophical discourse in Gadamer's philosophy and hermeneutic stakes in human sciences research

Abstract

Ideas change the world, and history becomes the living reflection of thought, expressing the concerns of its era and probing its open ontology. It is in this context that the rational approach emerges, born from an awareness of the need for reason to adopt methods that explore the boundaries of truth. Interpretation thus becomes more than a tool—it becomes a philosophy in itself, drawn from the depths of reason and imagination. It stands apart from traditional approaches that viewed ideas as mere echoes of prior truths. Through Hans-Georg Gadamer‘s hermeneutics, this study highlights the role of interpretation as a dynamic process of understanding. Gadamer sees hermeneutics as a way to revive the spirit of comprehension by challenging rigid readings and reconnecting thought with lived experience. In this view, truth is no longer a fixed absolute but a continuous dialogue between subject and object, between tradition and modernity. Thus, Gadamerian hermeneutics offers a critical path toward a renewed understanding of the world by rejecting dogmatic certainties and embracing both the limitations and possibilities of human reason.