Hermeneutics, human sciences and health: linking theory and practice
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- 1 January 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
- Vol. 2 (1) , 3-11
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482620601016120
Abstract
This paper considers the relationship between hermeneutic theory and qualitative empirical research in the human sciences. I suggest that the human sciences can offer a useful crucible for thinking again about some of the ideas in hermeneutics. I then provide a small piece of data from an empirical study I conducted on identity change during the transition to motherhood and show how the data and analysis can be “re-illuminated” when thought of in terms of ideas from the hermeneutic writing of Schleiermacher, Heidegger and Gadamer. Finally, I suggest a project that would go round one particular hermeneutic circle in the different direction, using empirical research in the human sciences to further extend and develop hermeneutic theory.Keywords
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