Hermeneutics

Question 1

Def: Hermeneutics

Answer 1

• Greek (mean interpretation)
• NB: listen + observe
• signs + simbols- how interpret + u.stand them
• believes happiness= linked-own creativity + cultural contex produced in
• encourages> poets, writers, musicians, authors, actors, painters
• arts +crafts=NB in life

Question 2

Proponents Hermeneutics

Answer 2

Carl Jung
John Mbiti
Martin Heidegger

Question 3

Advantages Hermeneutics

Answer 3

create meaning
discover own hidden artistic ability
resist sci arrogance + domination
u.stand each other
tolerant>others

Question 4

What happen if ignored Hermeneutics

Answer 4

deeply unhappy (ignore human needs)
because schools focuse more on sci + tech than A+Culture

Question 5

Disadvantages Hermeneutics

Answer 5

cant help us:
define problems
be decisive
take action
be logical

Question 6

Teaching Hermeneutics

Answer 6

dialogue

interpretational learning