Quote by: Wilhelm Dilthey

Thus, in accordance with the spirit of the Historical School, knowledge of the principles of the human world falls within that world itself, and the human sciences form an independent system.


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  • NameWilhelm Dilthey
  • DescriptionGerman historian, psychologist, sociologist, student of hermeneutics, and philosopher
  • BornNovember 19, 1833
  • DiedOctober 1, 1911
  • CountryGermany; Russian Empire
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Historian; Psychologist; Theologian; Educationist; Sociologist
  • AwardsOrder Of Merit For Arts And Science