From the perspective of mere representation, the external world always remains only a phenomenon.More Wilhelm Dilthey quotes [09/21/2011 04:09:05]

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.More Wilhelm Dilthey quotes [09/21/2011 04:09:49]

Ancient metaphysics underwent many changes at the hands of medieval thinkers who brought it in line with the dominant religious and theological movements of their day.More Wilhelm Dilthey quotes [09/21/2011 04:09:55]

On the other hand, for the whole human being who wills, feels, and represents, external reality is given simultaneously and with as much certitude as his own self.More Wilhelm Dilthey quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

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.More Wilhelm Dilthey quotes [09/21/2011 04:09:19]