Paul Ricoeur's concept of hermeneutics occupies a central place in contemporary epistemology and philosophy of interpretation. He sought to bridge the gap between the traditional hermeneutics of understanding and the critical methods of explanation. Rejecting both naive objectivism and extreme subjectivism, Ricoeur argued that interpretation is a disciplined process through which meaning is disclosed. His hermeneutics emphasizes that understanding is neither immediate nor purely intuitive but mediated through language, symbols, texts, and historical contexts. Ricoeur's hermeneutics is often described as a "hermeneutics of meaning." He believed that human experience is expressed through symbols, myths, narratives, and texts, all of which require interpretation. Symbols possess multiple layers of meaning, and they reveal truths that cannot be captured through literal or scientific language alone. His famous statement, "The symbol gives rise to thought," indicates that symbols stimulate philosophical reflection and expand human understanding beyond surface appearances. A significant contribution of Ricoeur is his distinction and reconciliation between explanation and understanding. Traditional