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hermeneutics

The origin and history of hermeneutics.

Etymology

The word comes from Ancient Greek, from a word meaning of or for interpreting, which derives from a verb meaning to translate or interpret. Formed in English from hermeneutic plus -s, it is linked to Aristotle's text On Interpretation, and it has no real connection with Hermes.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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