Ideas of Wilhelm Dilthey, by Theme
[German, 1833 - 1911, From 1882 was Professor of Philosophy in Berlin.]
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1. Philosophy / H. Continental Philosophy / 3. Hermeneutics
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The claim of hermeneutics to give knowledge through understanding is challenged by positivism [Mautner]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / d. Explaining people
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Natural science seeks explanation; human sciences seek understanding [Mautner]
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