An axiom of philosophical hermeneutics is that questioning has hermeneutic priority. Yet there are many different kinds questions. Which sort priority in understanding complete thoughts and for bringing about a fusion horizons? Speech act theory one resource specifying which kind. I first develop the broad notion hermeneutics. Second, examine aspects question taxonomies pedagogy as well their s...

This article examines pragmatism and hermeneutics as kindred approaches to action they face the persistent influence of utilitarianism in social life. The essential traits utilitarian paradigm theory are presented, together with critiques theory, articulated by Hans Joas (partially Wolfgang Knöbl). Pragmatism is then presented a response flaws utilitarianism. Next, debate traced from Joas’s Ric...

This article explores the shortcomings of conventional validity theory for guiding classroom assessment practice and suggests additional theoretical resources from sociocultural theorg and hermeneutics to complement and challenge conuentionaZ theorg. T o illuminate these concerns and possibilities in a concrete context, the author uses her own classroom experience in teaching a qualitative rese...