Neuro-Research Method: A Synthesis Between Hermeneutics and Positivism

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Abstract

In the history of philosophy, we know that hermeneutics and positivism are two main currents paradigms which have always contradicted in an effort to find the truth of science. Hermeneutics priority to the principle of interpretation of a text studied. While quantitative positivism path to get the truth based on the reality itself. Hermeneutics applying qualitative elements, while positivism applies quantitative elements in studied. The question is whether these two methods can be synthesized? Neuro research method assumed to reconcile between the hermeneutic perspective (qualitative) and positivism (quantitative). Neuro research done by taking three (3) main processes, namely: exploration research (qualitative), then explanatory research (quantitative) and finally confirmatory studies (quantitative). This method can be applied to search for scientific truth for the social sciences humanities. This paper is a philosophical reflection on neuro research method was being developed at several universities in Indonesia, especially at Bina Nusantara University of Jakarta. © 2016 American Scientific Publishers. All rights reserved.