Abstract

The introduction to this translation of excerpts of Dilthey’s writings offers a precise, yet comprehensive outline of the manifold theories of the German philosopher. The translation is to be justified and to be recommended by a report of the great influence that by the originality of his ideas and the width of his interests Dilthey exercises not only in contemporary, especially phenomenological and existentialistic philosophy, but also in the human studies of history, literature, psychology, and sociology.