Wilhelm Dilthey (1833–1911) was a German philosopher, historian, and psychologist known for his contributions to understanding the human sciences (Geisteswissenschaften) and for his work on the distinction between the natural sciences (Naturwissenschaften) and the human sciences. Dilthey sought to establish a foundation for understanding human experience and subjectivity, emphasizing the importance of interpretation in the study of human behavior, culture, and history.
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