The purpose of this research is to analyze the background and the characteristics of Habermas's "Critical liermeneutics", and the possible implications to the pedagogy (especially to the curriculum studies). This study is under the theoretical analysis approach. The contents are included, as follows: First, general introduction are presented. Secondly, to outline the theoretical background of Habermas's Critical Herneneutics. Thirdly, to analyze the characteristic of his thought from three domains: epistemology, theory of social praxis, and methodology. Fourthly, to present the implications of his critical hermenutics to the curriculum studies, Finally, general conclusions are summarized and some sugestion are offered.