Hermeneutics Research Articles

2624 Exploring the experience of older people in care homes with the Administration of Oral Medication

Abstract Introduction Residents of care homes for older people experience multi-factorial problems when being given oral medication. A systematic integrated mixed-methods review of the literature revealed that practices of modifying tablets, crushing and mixing with food, in attempts to administer medication, remain widespread internationally. There is a high prevalence of swallowing problems. Care home routines are time pressured, and there are incidences of disempowering practices and language associated with processes of medication administration. The literature presented very little from the residents’ experience, largely representing them as passive recipients in the activity. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the experience of residents of care homes for older people who need help from care staff to take their medication. Its purpose was to answer a single research question, ‘What is the experience of residents of care homes when oral medication is administered?’ Methods Observation of an episode of medication administration and semi-structured interviewing were conducted with eight residents between the ages of 84 and 95 from care homes in Scotland. Data was analysed in accordance with a Gadamerian philosophy of hermeneutics, with a commitment to understanding and representing the participants’ experience. Results Four themes emerged from the data, ‘Being in control/relinquishing control’, ‘Being comfortable in routine’, ‘Trusting’, and ‘Swallowing’. Interpretive exploration of these themes revealed the importance of facilitating individual routines when taking medication, and that a trusting relationship with staff and with the medication can be an indicator of vulnerability. The risks to autonomy in relation to taking medication, and an imbalance of power for care home residents who are given medication to take emerged as an overarching concept. Conclusion Recommendations focus on the potential for empowering practices in relation to taking medication, both for those who provide care, and for those who prescribe medication.

The citizen perspective on challenges and rehabilitation needs among individuals treated for head and neck cancer: a qualitative study

PurposeIn Denmark, the prevalence of head and neck cancer is approximately 17.000, and the incidence is increasing. The disease and treatment of this condition may lead to severe physical, psychological, and social consequences. However, the literature indicates a lack of rehabilitation services and insufficient professional resources in the municipal setting resulting in unmet rehabilitation needs. The aim of this study is to gain an understanding of the challenges and rehabilitation needs experienced by citizens treated for head and neck cancer.MethodsA qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was employed. Paul Ricoeur’s interpretation theory was used to analyze the data.FindingsCitizens treated for head and neck cancer experience the need for targeted assistance to manage the consequences following treatment for head and neck cancer and the need for adequate information and specialized professional competencies in municipal rehabilitation. The findings highlight a dual need: support from healthcare professionals and opportunities for patients to connect with others who have undergone treatment for head and neck cancer, as part of municipal rehabilitation.ConclusionThe study contributes to an understanding of the citizen perspective on rehabilitation needs and informs and enhances knowledge about municipal rehabilitation interventions for citizens treated for head and neck cancer. However, the findings also indicate the complexity of the referral process, highlighting the need for further research on barriers and facilitators to referral and access to municipal rehabilitation.

Residency training programs to support residents working in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities

BackgroundTo gain culturally appropriate awareness of First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Health, research suggests that programs focus on sending more trainees to First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis communities Working within this context provides experiences and knowledge that build upon classroom education and support trainees’ acquisition of skills to engage in culturally safe healthcare provision. This study examines residents' and faculty members' perceptions of how residency training programs can optimize First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis health training and support residents in gaining the knowledge, skills, and experiences for working in and with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis communities.MethodsA qualitative approach was used, guided by a relational lens for collecting data and a constructivist grounded theory for data interpretation. Theoretical sampling was used to recruit 35 participants from three main study sites across two western Canadian provinces. Recruitment, data collection, and analysis using constructivist grounded theory occurred concurrently to ensure appropriate depth of exploration.ResultsOur data analysis revealed five themes: Five themes were generated: Complexity of voluntourism as a concept; Diversity of knowledge representation required for developing curriculum; Effective models of care for First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis health; Essential traits that residents should have for working in First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis communities; and Building relationships and trust by engaging the community.ConclusionsFirst Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Health should be prioritized within Canadian postgraduate medical education. Equipping trainees to provide holistic care, immersing in and learning from First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis communities is essential for developing the next generation of clinicians and preceptors. We present educational recommendations for residency programs to optimize First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis health educational experiences and provide residents with skills to provide effective and culturally safe care.

Neoconstitucionalismo teórico

Context: Since the mid-20th century, legal theory has questioned the paradigms of positivism. Problem: There are doubts as to whether this new vision effectively structures a new theory for law, as opposed to theoretical positivism. Objective: This text aimed to demonstrate that neoconstitutionalism – derived from the phenomenon of constitutionalization and modern constitutionalisms – truly reveals the consolidation of a new theory for law. Method: Supported by a narrative review, this paper explores the theoretical bases of the neoconstitutional vision of law, establishing counterpoints to positivism. Result: The positivist theory of law is currently threatened by a series of claims that undermine its postulates: the thesis of coactivity and the source of qualification, the theories of norm, ordering and interpretation. Final considerations: Theoretical neoconstitutionalism, supported by internationalized coercion, the preeminence of rights, principle-norms, a ius commune, and a model of progressive concretization, establishes the theoretical bases for the Constitutional Theory of Law.

Beyond Macroethics: Developing an Ethical Framework for Interview Data Collection and Analysis to Acknowledge Participant Rights

AbstractParticipant rights and voices are protected through institutional ethical considerations in the social sciences and applied linguistics. Yet, several ethical concerns remain. In addition to adhering to institutional macroethics, researchers should develop microethics to address contextual issues within their research. The need for the development of microethics is particularly important in the qualitative research process where researchers engage in studies with participants rather than treating them merely as data sources. Drawing on key concepts in philosophical hermeneutics, the current study discusses an ethical framework for data collection and analysis that embraces participants’ rights and voices through reflexive questioning, reciprocal dialogues, unbiased listening, and rightful analysis of participants’ data with and from two multilingual families in Norway. Participatory diagramming was employed in a collaborative participatory approach to present the collected data and initial data analysis to the participants, allowing them to review and validate the data analysis conducted by the researchers. Using thematic analysis to analyze participants’ experiences and reflections, our findings indicate that the ethical framework of interview and analysis enhanced researchers’ understanding, empowered participants in the research process, facilitated member-checking, created beneficial collaboration opportunities for the participants, and facilitated reaffirmation of informed consent.

Child sexual grooming: Listening to victims in Jordan.

Little is known about sexual grooming among children in Arab-Islamic countries. Accessing victims of child sexual abuse in such a context is challenging; however, qualitative secondary analysis provides a framework for exploring this phenomenon. This study employed qualitative secondary analysis to identify sexual grooming behavior and strategies based on the statements made by Jordanian children. The primary dataset comprised 13 verbatim transcripts of forensic investigative statements of child victims aged 6-18years with an Arabic Islamic background. These statements were obtained from the Family Protection Department of Amman, Jordan. The statements were translated from Arabic to English and subjected to independent inductive thematic analysis and deductive analysis using the 2020 Sexual Grooming Model developed by Winters, Jeglic, and Kaylor as a framework. Four stages of child sexual grooming, each with specific goals and strategies, were identified and contextualized using the model. However, specific, nuanced differences between the findings and the model were identified, highlighting the influence of Arab culture and Islamic religious interpretations on grooming in Jordan. Educational efforts should be undertaken to raise awareness among parents and children regarding grooming strategies and, specifically, how Arab culture and Islamic principles may be used to coerce children to comply with grooming and abuse or otherwise compel their silence out of fear of punishment.

On Gadamer’s Legacy: Postmodern Hermeneutics, New-Realist Hermeneutics, and the Tension of Understanding

ABSTRACT The legacy of Hans-Georg Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics includes not only several positions that continue to influence current debate in the field. He also leaves the legacy of an important philosophical tension based in the way he conceives of understanding. On the one hand, Gadamer maintains that genuine understanding remains true to matters themselves. On the other hand, though, he acknowledges that understanding is always mediated by language, and, thereby, meaning inherited from tradition. After a brief consideration of this tension in Gadamer’s thought, the author argues that this tension leads to a divide between two post-Gadamerian approaches in hermeneutics, one postmodern and the other new-realist. Postmodern hermeneutics is shown to give priority to the role played by language in understanding while new-realist hermeneutics is shown to stress the focus of understanding on the matters themselves. The author concludes with a brief consideration of the normative implications of this legacy.

국가 홍보 영상 트렌드 변화의 기호적 분석을 통한 국가 브랜드 고찰 - 한국의 홍보 영상을 중심으로

Now, the term brand has been extended to a broad sense used not only by companies but also by countries, cities, and individuals. In addition, it is used to increase competitiveness, away from the use of simply distinguishing it from other brands, and each country is working to increase the national brand value. To this end, each country is making various efforts to develop a positive national image and promote it by national branding, and as a methodology, they use a lot of promotional videos. In this study, a trend analysis of preference perspective was conducted on the videos of 'Imagine Your Korea', a YouTube channel of the Korea Tourism Organization that focuses on overseas promotion of Korea, and an in-depth analysis was conducted on the representative videos using Roland Barthes' theory of preference interpretation. As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that various concepts and new expression methods were attempted, and it was confirmed that the promotion strategy was changed through video cases that have become various issues. In addition, it was possible to confirm the trend of positive promotional videos that took advantage of traditional culture, cutting-edge convergence, and K-culture, but it seems that various other materials need to be discovered.

Dynamicizing the Discourse of Hadith: Study of HR. Bukhārī No. 1291 and Abū Dāwūd No. 4291 from a Philosophical Hermeneutics Perspective

The study of ḥadīth has experienced stagnation compared to the study of the Qur'an, which tends to show a proliferation of ideas. The dominance of isnād (chain of transmission) studies, debates over the designation of ḥadīth as a secondary source of Islam, and the use of certain ḥadīth to reject renewal have played central roles in the stagnation of ḥadīth. One ḥadīth often used to oppose renewal is the prohibition against lying in the name of Muhammad, as narrated by al-Bukhārī. This ḥadīth will be reexamined through the lens of the ḥadīth on tajdīd (renewal). However, before proceeding to this reading, this article proposes three research questions correlating with the stagnation of ḥadīth discourse. First, how has the discourse of ḥadīth developed in the modern world? Second, how can Gadamer’s hermeneutics, as an ontological framework, be applied to revitalize ḥadīth discourse? This research is qualitative in nature, employing a library research approach. It produces two conclusions. First, (elaborate on the stagnation of ḥadīth alongside the shortcomings of modern interpretations). Second, classical and modern ḥadīth sciences have yet to fully guarantee the authenticity of matn (content) exactly as intended by the Prophet, even though the prohibition against fabricating ḥadīth implicitly demands the sterilization of ḥadīth from additional phrasing by narrators. Therefore, this article proposes originalization as the implicit call of the ḥadīth narrated by al-Bukhārī, as well as the practice of the ḥadīth on tajdīd narrated by Abū Dāwūd. Originalization will eventually open new avenues for ḥadīth discourse, such as ḥadīth revisionism, memory phenomenology, the archaeology and anthropology of narrators, and more.Abstrak: Studi hadis mengalami stagnansi jika dibandingkan dengan studi al-Qur'an yang cenderung mengalami profilifikasi gagasan. Dominasi kajian sanad, pro-kontra penobatan hadis sebagai sumber sekunder Islam hingga penggunaan beberapa hadis untuk menolak pembaharuan memainkan peran sentral bagi stagnansi hadis. Salah satu hadis yang kadang digunakan untuk menolak pembaharuan ialah hadis larangan berbohong atas nama Muhammad riwayat Bukhari. Hadis tersebut akan kami baca ulang menggunakan hadis tajdīd. Namun sebelum melangkah ke pembacaan tersebut, artikel ini akan mengajukan tiga rumusan masalah yang berkorelasi dengan stagnansi diskursus hadis. Pertama, bagaimana perkembangan diskursus hadis dalam dunia modern? Kedua, bagaimana aplikasi hermeneutika Gadamer sebagai kerangka ontologis dalam mendinamisasi diskursus hadis? Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan (library research). Penelitian ini mengasilkan dua kesimpulan. Pertama, (paparkan tentang stagnansi hadis sekaligus kekurangan tafsir modern). Kedua, ilmu hadis klasik dan modern belum mampu menjamin keaslian matan sepersis yang dikehendaki Nabi padahal larangan memalsukan hadis secara tersirat menuntut sterilisasi hadis dari redaksi tambahan perawi. Karena itu, artikel ini mengajukan orisinalisasi sebagai panggilan tersirat HR. Bukhari sekaligus pengamalan atas hadis tajdīd riwayat Abū Dāwūd. Orisinalisasi nantinya akan membuka wacana baru hadis, seperti revisionism hadis, fenomenologi ingatan, arkeologi dan antropologi perawi, dan lain-lain.

Thai International Students' Experiences in Studying Islamic Education in Indonesia: Challenges and Opportunities

This study explores the experiences of international students from Thailand in pursuing Islamic Religious Education in Indonesia, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were obtained through observation, interviews, and case study analysis using the Cresswell (2016). The results of the study revealed that students faced major obstacles in the form of limitations in understanding the language of instruction, local cultural differences, and difficulties in understanding contextual religious terminology. Barriers to integrating technology into Islamic Education learning also exacerbated the existing challenges. However, significant opportunities also emerged, such as enriching religious knowledge through comparing theological perspectives, openness to religious interpretations, and learning experiences in an inclusive multicultural environment. In addition, limited support from peers and lecturers also helped Thai students overcome these obstacles. The contribution of these findings lies in a deeper understanding of the dynamics of religious learning in a cross-cultural context and the importance of adapting more inclusive teaching strategies. The results of this study can be a basis for educational institutions in designing learning programs that support international students, especially in overcoming linguistic, cultural, and technological challenges, in order to improve the quality of their learning experience in Indonesia.

Эсхатологический реализм как русская философия будущего

The article is devoted to the assessment of the current state, successes and failures in the development of Russian religious philosophy of the last two centuries, as well as issues of actualization and the enduring significance of V.S. Solovyov's legacy. Attention is drawn to the colossal shifts that have occurred over the past decades in understanding the importance of Russian metaphysics, in particular in comprehending literary works, and the modern role of V.S. Solovyov's work is seen in the necessary resurrection of Platonism, as well as a convincing support for its new cultural ascent. The prospects are associated with an in-depth study of the sophiological problems, philosophy of the heart and creative eschatology the method of religious and philosophical hermeneutics being used.

Weakening Otherworldliness: Vattimo, Hermeneutics, and the Question of Contemptus Mundi

The lineage of philosophical hermeneutics is indelibly marked by the discourse of asceticism and otherworldliness. This influence springs most immediately from Nietzsche but finds itself provocatively manifest in the recent and ongoing return of philosophical hermeneutics to religious patterns of thought. This work will consider the hermeneutic encounter with and appropriation of asceticism in the work of Gianni Vattimo. In one sense, this engagement would appear an unlikely one, as Vattimo (following Nietzsche) is openly suspicious of the voluntary assumption of and salvific role for suffering in the quest for human flourishing. However, upon closer inspection, we see that a reconfigured asceticism, focused on the turning of power against itself and the reconfiguration of our relationship with the world, is alive and well in Vattimo’s “weak thought.” More radically, Vattimo’s thought represents a purification-even a mortification- of asceticism by cleansing it of its untenable and burdensome metaphysical baggage and allowing for a renewed and authentic approach to religiosity.

Exploring pragmatics in King Bhumibol’s speeches on livelihood

This research article presents a pragmatic scrutiny of King RAMA IX's speeches from the "Book of Nine Constitutions for Livelihood," produced by the National Research Council of Thailand. The aims are to scrutinize meaning theories in pragmatics, unveil utterance meanings, and probe contextual meanings. The scope entails dissecting speeches sans comparison, employing doctrines from esteemed intellectuals, and concentrating on pivotal terms like "Speech by His Majesty the King," "Royal Word," and "Tutelage." The research findings delve into theories of language interpretation and pragmatics, scrutinizing seven pragmatic theories to fathom King RAMA IX's speeches. Nine themes are scrutinized across diverse contexts, accentuating unity, cooperation, and societal principles. Royal speeches like "goodness," "cooperation," and "happiness" are scrutinized for nuanced connotations. Discussions align discoveries with study goals, underscoring the significance of linguistic and contextual factors in comprehending King RAMA IX's speeches. The contextual meanings of terms illuminate his legacy and societal advancement. Recommendations for implementing his teachings in everyday life and pathways for further exploration are offered to deepen insight into King RAMA IX's heritage and tackle contemporary predicaments.

FORMATION OF SPIRITUAL MEANINGS IN THE PROCESS OF SECONDARY LINGUISTIC INTERPRETATION

The article is devoted to the analysis of a fragment from the work by John O’Donohue “Anam Cara. Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World" in line with anthropocentric and interpretative theories of language. The purpose of the article is to identify additional spiritual meanings, as well as cognitive models, linguistic mechanisms and means that create these meanings in the process of secondary subjective interpretation of knowledge about the world by the author of the work. As a result of the conceptual and linguistic-stylistic analysis, additional spiritual meanings were revealed in the conceptual and thematic areas: The Irish Landscape and The Celtic Mind. The author's individual interpretation of physical-geographical (the sun, the moon, the limestone valley, the horizon, the sky, ocean, stones, light, color) and geometric concepts (line, circle, spiral, height, depth) as concepts of collective knowledge enabled the author to show that the originality of the Irish landscape reflects the nature of the Celtic mind, i.e., the relationship between the natural environment and the collective mind of the ethnic group in the context of the Universe. The article identifies cognitive and linguistic mechanisms for the formation of spiritual meanings, as well as means of their representation in language.

A matter of survival-patients' and carers' perspectives on the decision to undergo pelvic exenteration surgery for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer.

Pelvic exenteration is the only potentially curative treatment for patients with locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer. This study aimed to investigate how patients decide to undergo such radical surgery. This qualitative study employed an exploratory interpretive design informed by hermeneutic philosophy. During semi-structured interviews, individuals who had undergone pelvic exenteration at a specialised centre and their carers were asked to reflect on the decision-making process around surgery. Thirty-eight interviews were conducted with 39 participants (34 patients and five carers). Four themes were identified. There really wasn't a choice-participants indicated that long-term survival was their absolute priority, with many feeling that there was no alternative. Only one participant expressed decision regret due to the consequences of surgery. Grappling with the magnitude of surgery-despite extensive preoperative education and counselling, the enormity of the surgery and recovery experience was incomprehensible to participants until they were 'in it', with many surprised by a slow and protracted recovery. A spectrum of psychological states and support needs-participants reflected on their psychological state prior to surgery, identifying family or professional pre-surgery counselling as sources of support. Understanding life after surgery-although most participants were willing to accept anything in order to survive, many identified the impact on bodily functions, body image and overall quality of life as important. Long-term survival was the principal factor influencing the decision to undergo pelvic exenteration. Individualised preoperative counselling may improve patient preparedness for the consequences of surgery.

Anonymity and Digital Islamic Authority

Much of the literature on digital religious authority has focused on spiritual “influencers” and the challenges they pose to traditional religious hierarchies and structures of authority. Less attention has been dedicated to religious websites, social media pages, and digital feeds whose popularity and influence do not hinge on the personalistic qualities of their creators. There is a wide assortment of generic religious reference sites that, although developed and managed by largely anonymous webmasters and administrators, command significant audiences and exert substantial influence on religious interpretations and practices. We argue that anonymity affords certain advantages for bolstering visibility and influence that have hitherto received insufficient attention in the literature on religion, authority, and cyberspace. In contrast to spiritual influencers, who draw attention to their personal biographies, credentials, appearances, and connections to enhance their legitimacy and authority, individuals or groups who administer religious reference sites commonly employ alternative strategies that involve concealing personal identities, experiences, and affiliations. Their aim is to come off as neutral, impartial, and free of ideological baggage that might bias their interpretations. This facilitates their efforts to frame the content they share as a form of universal religious truth that transcends ideological and sectarian differences. Our analysis centers on websites and social media pages that provide guidance to Spanish speakers on Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and piety.

State-Sponsored Qurʾanic Exegesis: a Comparative Analysis of Turkiye’s and Indonesia’s Official Tafsir

Abstract This research aims to analyze the official Tafsir in Turkiye and Indonesia within their respective socio-political contexts. Official Tafsir, such as “Kurʾan Yolu” in Turkiye and “Al-Qurʾan dan Tafsirnya” (QDT) in Indonesia, reflects state intervention in shaping religious discourse, differing from traditional Tafsir. This study identifies three main features of official Tafsir: exclusivity, collectivity, and responsiveness. The exclusivity in the official exegesis in both countries is influenced by the dominant madhhab (Hanafi in Turkiye and Shafiʾi in Indonesia), reflecting government efforts to standardize religious understanding in line with state interests. The research employs a comparative methodological approach, using primary data from official exegesis texts and secondary literature on political and cultural history in both countries. The findings indicate that official exegesis in Turkiye and Indonesia not only serves as a tool to maintain religious orthodoxy but also as an instrument for the state to address emerging social and legal issues. This study provides insights into the complex interplay between politics, culture, and religious interpretation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining inclusivity in religious discourse to meet the diverse needs of society.

Kedudukan Feminisme Dalam Islam menurut KH. Husein Muhammad

KH. Husein Muhammad is one of the many religious figures who support feminism in Indonesia who uses the interpretation of the Qur'an as its basis. Feminism glorified by Husein Muhammad is not a bad connotation of feminism or only on gender, but rather a movement to create awareness about justice and discrimination regardless of gender. Feminism activists are not only women, but also men who want to fight for gender equality. This study aims to explore the position of gender equality in Islam according to KH. Husein Muhammad, a cleric who is an activist for gender equality based on Islamic values. This study uses a library research method with a qualitative descriptive analytical approach and content analysis. K.H. Husein Muhammad's thoughts show that Islam is a religion that upholds the values ​​of justice and gender equality. Discrimination against women that often occurs in society is not something taught by Islam, but rather the result of religious interpretations influenced by patriarchal culture. Therefore, efforts are needed to reinterpret religious texts with a more critical, contextual, and inclusive approach to realize gender justice in Islam

The Ideas of David Hume (1711-1776) in the Development of Psychology and Multicultural Education

Education needs a psychological approach to its process and mechanism. Contemporary psychology is rooted in philosophical thought and physiological inquiry. Psychology cannot be separated from the influence of three schools in philosophy, i.e., materialism, empiricism, and positivism. One of the empiricist thinkers who gave nuances and color in the development of psychology was David Hume (1711-1776). This article aims to reveal David Hume's thoughts, which provided motives in the development of psychology. This article is the result of research to develop a historical and philosophical theory of psychology. This research aims to investigate the background of the emergence of psychology from David Hume's thoughts. The focus of this research is to survey the influence of David Hume's empiricism on the development of psychology. The research method employed in this study is philosophical hermeneutics with synchronic and diachronic interpretations of David Hume's thoughts. As a qualitative study, the relevant data of the study was collected from various sources both primary and secondary. The primary literature used is texts on the history of psychology and David Hume’s works. The secondary sources for this research are various comments on Hume's thoughts and general psychology texts. The results of this research can be used as a reference in learning related to the history and philosophy of psychology. This article presents Hume's thoughts in the search for human nature along with the methodological principles he developed, which inspired scientists after Hume, as well as the influence of his thoughts on the progress of experimental psychology, which continues to develop, in giving a pattern to contemporary psychology

SECONDARY INTERPRETATION OF FACTUAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE LITERARY AND REGIONAL WORK “THAMES: SACRED RIVER” BY PETER ACKROYD

The article is devoted to analysis of the subchapter “The workers of the river” fromthe literary and regional work “Thames: Sacred River” by Peter Ackroyd. The aimof the study is to substantiate the way of creation such a genre-hybrid based on integration of collective and individual knowledge in the frame of the theory of linguistic interpretation of the world and knowledge about the world as manifestation of the anthropocentric essence of language. Actualityof the research is determined by interdisciplinary approach to study of literary works from positions of literary studies, cognitive linguistics and text linguistics. Scientificnoveltyconsists in effective application of methodology of cognitive linguistics to explain mechanisms of formation of a new type of literary genre-hybrid. Methods of researchare the following: the conceptual and lingua-stylistic analysis as well as analysis of some textual categories.The main result of the study consists in the conclusion that the literary and regional genre of the analysed work is produced in the process of author’s secondary interpretation of factual information about the world with the help of corresponding cognitive and linguistic models of meaning formation as well as language means of its representation. Peter Ackroyd’s own vision and comprehension of the collective knowledge about river workers created additional interpretative meanings and expanded the content of the concept THAMES as a decisive factor for socioeconomicdevelopment of the region and country due to the formation of River labour market, formation of the first industrial and trade populationin England in the 18th-19th centuries,urbanizationof the river area and forming sociocultural types of river workers. The theoretical and practical significanceof the research lies in the applicability of its findings to various theoretical courses in Literature Studies, Cognitive Linguistics, Text Linguistics, and Stylistics, as well as in practical seminars on Text Interpretation.