Putting it all together: Toward a hermeneutic unity of psychology

This article provides a broad outline of a hermeneutic unity of psychology, by way of a reply to Martin's comment (2000, this issue). It is argued tha t the metaphysical and ontological impasses that concern Martin may occur b ecause of two reasons - genuine incomparability or the lack of motivation o n the part of potential interlocutors. We argue that neither of these reaso ns necessarily precludes the dialogue and evaluation called for under this hermeneutic approach. We then show how a proper understanding of dialogue, as well as a group of psychologists to facilitate this dialogue - theoretic al psychologists - are keys to a coherent and unified, yet pluralistic and responsive psychology.