Discusses the hermeneutic-phenomenological investigation of natural science, in which understanding plays a role comparable to creative construction. Suggests that the role of interpretation and hermeneutics is tied to the educative or "study-mode" of science and that this mode can apparently be found at all levels and stages of science.…

Extends hermeneutic philosophy to the understanding of natural science, with a special interest in the significance of this for education. Shows how the "ontological" version of hermeneutics describes features of scientific activity neglected by most philosophies of science and education. To this end, the paper focuses especially on the…

This paper extends discussion of Cushing's contribution to Bohm's deterministic interpretation of quantum mechanics, which raises the question of whether self-understanding is at issue in physical science as it is in social science. Addresses ideas by Bevilacqua and Giannetto about the use of historical texts and the primacy of experiment. (LZ)

Presents arguments for and against the appropriateness of philosophical hermeneutics as a framework for natural science education. Discusses reasons for its relevance to science and to the problem of meaning in science education. Suggests that each science be viewed as a language. (Contains 29 references.) (MDH)