Hermeneutics of recollection: Gadamer and ricoeur

This paper analyzes the notion of recollection in Hans Georg Gadamer and Paul Ricoeur?s thought, context time distance as ?obstacles? towards understanding past. Particular attention is paid to phenomenon ?Death? a gap between past present. In connection with this problem, we find efforts philosophical hermeneutics on one hand historicism other. Differences can be outlined relation role that memory plays process Ricoeur. What does Death mean terms for history, what hermeneutics? How understand temporal distance? Is it possible necessary overcome it? how participate understanding? - these are some main issues will addressed text. Finally, task text offer meaning significance mentioned questions, through interaction thoughts two authors.