We must understand a statement “as an answer to a question. If we go back behind what is said, then we inevitably ask questions beyond what is said” (Gadamer, 1960/1990, p. 370).
“The significance of questioning consists in revealing the questionability of what is being questioned. It has to be brought into this state of indeterminacy .... “ (Gadamer, 1960/1990, p. 370).
“Openness to the other, then, involves recognizing that I myself must accept some things that are against me, even though no one else forces me to do so” (Gadamer, 1960/1990, p. 361).