"If there were a science of human beings it would be anthropology that aims at understanding the totality of experience through structural context."
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Quotes by Wilhelm Dilthey
Wilhelm Dilthey (1833-1911) was a German philosopher and historian renowned for his contributions to hermeneutics and the social sciences. Born in Wiesbaden, he initially pursued theology before shifting his focus to philosophy and the human sciences. Dilthey's work emphasized the importance of understanding human experience through historical context, leading to significant developments in the study of psychology and the humanities. His legacy endures, influencing contemporary thought and methodologies in the interpretation of human behavior and culture, bridging the gap between the sciences and the arts.
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"All science is experiential; but all experience must be related back to and derives its its validity from the conditions and context of consciousness in which it arises, i.e., the totality of our nature."
Wilhelm Dilthey