Interpretationwise
Interpretationwise is a term used to describe a methodological stance that foregrounds interpretation in understanding texts, data, actions, and social phenomena. It treats meaning as emerging through interpretive processes rather than being fully determined by authorial intention or by empirical regularities alone.
Origin and scope: The coinage appears in contemporary interdisciplinary discussions spanning hermeneutics, literary studies, information science,
Core ideas: Interpretationwise emphasizes context, perspective, and the iterative nature of interpretation—often described through a hermeneutic
Applications: The concept is applied in literary analysis, legal interpretation, scientific data interpretation, and human-computer interaction.
Criticism and reception: Critics warn that an emphasis on interpretation can lead to relativism or undermine
See also: hermeneutics, interpretability, contextualism, explainable AI.