Hermeneutics as the System of Interpretation Used in the Upanishads and in Gadamer's Philosophical Project

Vikash Ningthoujam

Abstract: This paper presents an attempt to understand the nature of hermeneutics in the Upanishads of the East and in Gadamer's Philosophy of the West. It also examines and explicates the methodological application of hermeneutics in both the tradition of understanding specific meanings and the understanding of them. It is generally noted that the world hermeneutics is derived from the Greek term 'hermeneuein?, which is generally translated as 'interpretation?. [Porter, Robinson, 2011, p.2.] Here, Interpretation can refer to texts, songs, meanings, and so on. In this regard, the main task of hermeneutics is to provide a comprehensive meaning and understanding while making a specific Interpretation. The paper is mainly confined to the question of 1) how we understand hermeneutics as a system of philosophy, 2) the historical background and development of hermeneutics, and 3) the significance of hermeneutics in both the philosophical tradition.

Keywords: Hermeneutics, Bildung, Culture, Atman, Brahman

How to Cite?: Vikash Ningthoujam, "Hermeneutics as the System of Interpretation Used in the Upanishads and in Gadamer's Philosophical Project", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 496-498, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251206135047, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251206135047