This article explores the historical and methodological differences and similarities between hermeneutic phenomenology and phenomenology. It begins by discussing the rise of qualitative research methodologies, particularly in response to the limitations of empirical methods. The article then delves into the philosophical foundations of phenomenology, as developed by Edmund Husserl, and hermeneutic phenomenology, as influenced by Martin Heidegger and Hans-Georg Gadamer. Husserl's focus on the life world and lived experience is contrasted with Heidegger's emphasis on 'Dasein' (human existence in the world) and Gadamer's interpretation of language and understanding. The article also examines the ontological, epistemological, and methodological differences between these two traditions, highlighting how they approach the study of human experience. Finally, it discusses the research methodologies used in phenomenology and hermeneutic phenomenology, including data collection, analysis, and the role of the researcher's biases. The conclusion emphasizes the dynamic and evolving nature of these philosophical traditions and their continued relevance in contemporary research.This article explores the historical and methodological differences and similarities between hermeneutic phenomenology and phenomenology. It begins by discussing the rise of qualitative research methodologies, particularly in response to the limitations of empirical methods. The article then delves into the philosophical foundations of phenomenology, as developed by Edmund Husserl, and hermeneutic phenomenology, as influenced by Martin Heidegger and Hans-Georg Gadamer. Husserl's focus on the life world and lived experience is contrasted with Heidegger's emphasis on 'Dasein' (human existence in the world) and Gadamer's interpretation of language and understanding. The article also examines the ontological, epistemological, and methodological differences between these two traditions, highlighting how they approach the study of human experience. Finally, it discusses the research methodologies used in phenomenology and hermeneutic phenomenology, including data collection, analysis, and the role of the researcher's biases. The conclusion emphasizes the dynamic and evolving nature of these philosophical traditions and their continued relevance in contemporary research.