To use an epistemological distinction introduced by Jürgen Habermas in Erkenntnis und Interesse ( Knowledge and Human Interests ), critical theory in literary studies is ultimately a form of hermeneutics, i. e. knowledge via interpretation to understand the meaning of human texts and symbolic expressions — including the interpretation of texts which are themselves implicitly or explicitly the interpretation of other texts.

As Platonism developed in the phases commonly called ' middle Platonism ' and neoplatonism, such writers as Plutarch, Porphyry, Proclus, Olympiodorus and Damascius wrote explicitly about the symbolic interpretation of traditional and Orphic myths.

Interpretivist social scientists, by contrast, may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories, and thus treat science in its broader sense.

Satanic groups have various opinions about Satan, ranging from the conviction that he exists and ought to be worshipped ( theistic Satanism ), to Anton Szandor LaVey's symbolic interpretation, which emphasizes individual will and pleasure-seeking.

Some would carry that interpretation to the spear that frequently is associated with Athena, interpreting her spear as a symbolic connection to some of Zeus ' power beyond the Aegis once he rose to replacing other deities in the pantheon.

In addition to its origin in ritual, Yoruba theatre can be " traced to the ' theatrogenic ' nature of a number of the deities in the Yoruba pantheon, such as Obatala the arch divinity, Ogun the divinity of creativeness and Sango the divinity of the storm ", whose reverence is imbued " with drama and theatre and the symbolic overall relevance in terms of its relative interpretation.

Theosophists of this period often inquired into nature using a method of interpretation founded upon a specific myth or revelation, applying active imagination in order to draw forth symbolic meanings and further their pursuit of knowledge toward a complete understanding of these mysteries.

The Nizaris ' symbolic interpretation of the Qur ' anic description of Paradise serves as evidence against the possibility of such an exotic garden used as motivation for the devotees to carry out their armed missions.

" Lord updates the popular interpretation of the Titanic disaster by portraying it in world-historical terms as the symbolic and actual end of an era, and as an event which " marked the end of a general feeling of confidence.

A not widely known metaphorical interpretation of Ravana's having ten heads is that the heads are a symbolic way to show the world about his knowledge.

For Clark then, the true purpose of Chiswick Villa was as a symbolic Royal Palace which awaited the return of the ' Kings over the water ' who were destined to rule by ‘ Divine Right ’, an interpretation supported by architectural historian Giles Worsley and others.

Through years of intensive study of symbolic meaning of the prophecies of Daniel and using the year-day method of prophetic interpretation, Miller became convinced that the date of Christ's Second Coming was revealed in Bible prophecy.

The Nizaris ’ symbolic interpretation of the Qur ' anic description of Paradise serves as evidence against the possibility of such an exotic garden used as motivation for the devotees to carry out their armed missions.

Minna Lönnqvist and Kenneth Lönnqvist brought an approach to the Qumran studies based on contextual archaeology with its spatial studies and interpretation of symbolic language of the archaeological data, positing that text scholars, who had only focused their studies on the scrolls, had removed the Dead Sea Scrolls from their archaeological context.

Occasionally, in addition or opposition to employing the scientific method, it also relies on symbolic interpretation and critical analysis, although these traditions have tended to be less pronounced than in other social sciences, such as sociology.

* Hercule et Cacus ( 1863 ), in which he disputes the principles of the symbolic school in the interpretation of myths

Implementation techniques include state space enumeration, symbolic state space enumeration, abstract interpretation, symbolic simulation, abstraction refinement.

Kak's book The Asvamedha: The Rite and Its Logic ( 2002 ) provides a symbolic interpretation of the Vedic Ashvamedha ( horse sacrifice ) rite.

Blumer contrasted this process, which he called " symbolic interaction ," with behaviorist explanations of human behavior, which does not allow for interpretation between stimulus and response.

A possible interpretation of the symbolic character of the eternal flame in general according to solemn beliefs which had established during the NS-era especially in SS circles: in the fire they wanted to feel the soul of ancestors.

state space enumeration, symbolic state space enumeration, abstract interpretation, symbolic simulation, symbolic trajectory evaluation, symbolic execution

* Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities ( MAC )-a non-profit organization committed to preservation, interpretation and cultural enrichment for Cape May's residents and visitors has been sponsoring vintage dance weekends in Cape May for more than 20 years.

Nataraj is a visual interpretation of Brahman and a dance posture of Lord Shiva.

The history of ballet began in the Italian Renaissance courts of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries as a dance interpretation of fencing.

The most useful point to be made about this variation within a single community of dancers in one historical moment, is that vernacular African American dance, and Lindy Hop in particular, prioritised individual style and creative improvisation and musical interpretation within a particular dance style.

Most of these dances needed some interpretation, and the dance style itself underwent serious standardisation, becoming much more balletic instead of the easy-going style that was the norm in the early 20th century, and which the RSCDS's founders considered sloppy and untraditional.

While passages of this text are obscure, the traditional interpretation makes the chant a prayer to seek aid of Mars and the Lares ( lases ), beseeching Mars not to let plagues or disasters overtake in the fields, asking him to be satiated, and dance, and call forth the " Semones ", who may represent sacred sowers.

It is a dance interpretation ( pantomime ) of a rooster courting a hen.

A new interpretation of the Lambada has become popular in dance clubs in the Mexico-US border region.

An early manuscript describing dance is the Natya Shastra on which is based the modern interpretation of classical Indian dance ( e. g. Bharathanatyam ).

An early manuscript describing dance is the Natya Shastra on which is based on the modern interpretation of classical Indian dance ( e. g. Bharathanatyam ).

Dance film is also known as the cinematic interpretation of existing dance works, originally created for live performance.

Early Maharis performed mainly Nritta ( pure dance ) and Abhinaya ( interpretation of poetry ) based on Mantras and Slokas.

Sugarshit Sharp is probably best known for the garage rock interpretation of Einstürzende Neubauten's industrial / dance classic from the mid 1980s, Yu-Gung.

The usual interpretation of this courting dance is zoomorphic: it tries to reenact the courting ritual of a rooster and a hen.

* Artistic interpretation covers that essential element of all dance and artistry in general which cannot be quantified or reduced to any set of rules or specific points, but which does concern the ability of the dancer or performer to convey a sense of feeling, understanding, and appreciation of the art form.

The Sailor's Hornpipe was adapted from an English dance, which is now performed more frequently in Scotland, while the Irish Jig is a humorous caricature of, and tribute to, Irish stepdancing ( the dancer, in a red and green costume, is an interpretation of an Irish person, gesturing angrily and frowning ).

However, the Sarok Festival evolved into a free interpretation dance, with the musical concept inspired from the Miligoy de Cebu, a published Filipino folk dance originating from the same place.

During the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever anniversary television special on March 25, 1983, tribute was paid to Sugar Shack with a dance interpretation of the painting.

In ballet, a répétiteur teaches the steps and interpretation of the roles to some or all of the company performing a dance.

One of their first big hits was the " Zillertaler Hochzeitsmarsch ", a modern interpretation of a traditional folk dance melody.