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Thus, in accordance with the spirit of the Historical School, knowledge of the principles of the human world falls withi
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"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"

- Wilhelm Dilthey

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This quote by Wilhelm Dilthey speaks with the concept of the Historical School, which is a school of idea that emphasizes the importance of understanding the past in order to comprehend the present. According to Dilthey, understanding of the concepts of the human world is not something that can be found beyond the world itself, but rather is something that needs to be found within it. This implies that the human sciences, such as sociology, psychology, and anthropology, form an independent system that is not depending on any other discipline. This idea is essential since it stresses the significance of understanding the past in order to comprehend today, and it also highlights the significance of the human sciences in understanding the world around us.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Wilhelm Dilthey between November 19, 1833 and October 1, 1911. He/she was a famous Historian from Germany. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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