Wilhelm Dilthey

German historian, psychologist, sociologist, student of hermeneutics, and philosopher (1833–1911)
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Wilhelm Dilthey

Summary

Wilhelm Dilthey is a human[1]. He was born in Biebrich[2]. He was born on November 19, 1833[3]. He passed away in Seis am Schlern[4]. He died on October 1, 1911[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian[7], psychologist[8], theologian[9], and pedagogue[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (609 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Dilthey's place of birth was Biebrich[2].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey passed away in Seis am Schlern[4].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey was born on November 19, 1833[3].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey died on October 1, 1911[5].
  • Burial took place at Biebrich[12].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's father was Maximilian Dilthey[13].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's mother was Maria Laura Dilthey[14].
  • Among Wilhelm Dilthey's spouses was Katharina Dilthey[15].
  • A child of Wilhelm Dilthey was Clara Misch[16].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's professions included historian[7].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey worked as a psychologist[8].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey worked as a theologian[9].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey worked as a pedagogue[10].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's professions included sociologist[18].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's field of work was philosophy[19].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's field of work was intellectual history[20].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's field of work was understanding psychology[21].
  • Among Wilhelm Dilthey's employers was University of Wrocław[22].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey was employed by University of Basel[23].
  • Among Wilhelm Dilthey's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
  • Among Wilhelm Dilthey's employers was Kiel University[25].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[26].
  • Wilhelm Dilthey's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Biebrich[2], Wilhelm Dilthey… he was born on November 19, 1833[3]. His father was Maximilian Dilthey[13]. His mother was Maria Laura Dilthey[14].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[26], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Wilhelm Dilthey earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian[7], psychologist[8], theologian[9], pedagogue[10], and sociologist[18]. Fields of work include philosophy[19], an academic discipline[37]; intellectual history[20], an aspect of history[38]; and understanding psychology[21]. Employers include University of Wrocław[22], a university[39], in Poland[40], founded in 1702[41]; University of Basel[23], a public research university[42], in Switzerland[43], founded in 1460[44], headquartered in Basel[45]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], a comprehensive university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1809[48], headquartered in Berlin[49]; and Kiel University[25], a public university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1665[52], headquartered in Kiel[53]. Doctoral students include Richard Hamann[54], an art historian[55], 1879–1961[56], of Germany[57], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[58]; Leo Baeck[59], a philosopher[60], 1873–1956[61], of Germany[62], awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[63]; Eberhard Gothein[64], a politician[65], 1853–1923[66], of Germany[67]; and Georg Misch[68], a philosopher[69], 1878–1965[70], of Germany[71], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[72].

Recognition

Wilhelm Dilthey received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[73].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Dilthey was married to Katharina Dilthey[15]. A child of him was Clara Misch[16]. His religion is recorded as Protestant church[74].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Dilthey died on October 1, 1911[5]. He died in Seis am Schlern[4]. He is buried at Biebrich[12].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Dilthey ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (609 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

He has been cited as an influence by Martin Heidegger[77], a philosopher[78], 1889–1976[79], of Weimar Republic[80], specialised in philosophy[81]; Oswald Spengler[82], a historian[83], 1880–1936[84], of Germany[85]; Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[86], a politician[87], b. 1938[88], of United Kingdom[89], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[90], specialised in sociology[91]; Raymond Aron[92], a journalist[93], 1905–1983[94], of France[95], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[96], specialised in international relations[97]; and Hans-Georg Gadamer[98], a philosopher[99], 1900–2002[100], of Germany[101], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[102], specialised in philosophy[103].

His notable doctoral advisees include Leo Baeck[104], a philosopher[105], 1873–1956[106], of Germany[107], awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[108]; Eberhard Gothein[109], a politician[110], 1853–1923[111], of Germany[112]; Richard Hamann[113]; and Georg Misch[114].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Dilthey born?

Wilhelm Dilthey was born in Biebrich[2].

Where did Wilhelm Dilthey die?

Wilhelm Dilthey passed away in Seis am Schlern[4].

Who were Wilhelm Dilthey's parents?

Wilhelm Dilthey's father was Maximilian Dilthey[13]. Wilhelm Dilthey's mother was Maria Laura Dilthey[14].

Who was Wilhelm Dilthey married to?

Wilhelm Dilthey's spouses include Katharina Dilthey[15].

What did Wilhelm Dilthey do for work?

Wilhelm Dilthey worked as philosopher[6], historian[7], psychologist[8], theologian[9], and pedagogue[10].

Where did Wilhelm Dilthey go to school?

Wilhelm Dilthey was educated at Heidelberg University[26] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27].

What awards did Wilhelm Dilthey receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[73].

Who did Wilhelm Dilthey influence?

Wilhelm Dilthey has been cited as an influence by Martin Heidegger[77], Oswald Spengler[82], Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[86], and Raymond Aron[92].

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