Wilhelm Dilthey: Selected Works, Volume IV

Focusing on hermeneutics, this volume presents three significant works by Wilhelm Dilthey, highlighting his influence on Continental philosophy. It includes his 1860 prize essay, a lecture-based exploration from 1867-68, and a historical overview from 1900 tracing hermeneutics back to Hellenistic Greece. Additionally, the book features previously untranslated addenda where Dilthey discusses philosophical challenges in hermeneutics and envisions a synthesis of understanding and explanation, showcasing his pivotal role in shaping interpretive philosophy.