Arche's interpretation of the human world.

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Authors: Alexander Lázaro Gómez González
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Abstract

This article explores the thesis that interpretation constitutes the arche—the original principle—of the human world. It is based on the premise that human reality is not an immediate datum or a mere reflection of what is given, but a construction mediated by interpretative processes that shape both individual experience and collective life. Through a theoretical journey that dialogues with the hermeneutical tradition and phenomenology, it is argued that interpretation is not only a secondary or derived activity, but the very foundation of the constitution of meaning and the openness of the world. The development of the text examines the ontological, epistemological, and ethical implications of this perspective, as well as its limits and challenges. Finally, it is concluded that assuming interpretation as arche allows us to rethink the human condition from a logic of openness, plurality and responsibility, overcoming objectivist reductionism or naïve relativism.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy Philosophy Ethics and Existentialism

Publication details

Journal / source
PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation)
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN