Wilhelm Dilthey: Selected Works, Volume IV

Meer over het boek

Focusing on hermeneutics, this volume presents three significant works by Wilhelm Dilthey, highlighting his influence on Continental philosophy. It includes his 1860 prize essay, a lecture-based exploration from 1867-68, and a historical overview from 1900 tracing hermeneutics back to Hellenistic Greece. Additionally, the book features previously untranslated addenda where Dilthey discusses philosophical challenges in hermeneutics and envisions a synthesis of understanding and explanation, showcasing his pivotal role in shaping interpretive philosophy.