Reading and textual interpretation are ordinary human activities, but precisely how they function as sources of knowledge is not well understood. In this book, Rene van Woudenberg explores the nature of reading and interpretation and argues they are distinct sources of knowledge that are irreducible to perception and testimony.
The Legacy of Göttingen University
Focusing on Samuel Taylor Coleridge's engagement with continental intellectualism, the book explores how his embrace of continental methodologies and connections foreshadowed the establishment of the modern von Humboldt research-university model. Maximiliaan van Woudenberg presents a compelling argument that Coleridge's cosmopolitan outlook played a crucial role in shaping academic frameworks, highlighting the significance of his contributions to educational thought.