Article
French
ID: <
10.4000/rgi.1276>
·
DOI: <
10.4000/rgi.1276>
Abstract
August Böckh wanted philology to obtain the same dignity as philosophy and history. His Encyclopedia was a climax in the history of philology and a great moment in the shaping of German culture in the 19th century. As opposed to his former teacher, Schleiermacher, he refused the definition of hermeneutic as a science of individuality and separateness. This is shown by his conception of language and history. Since he identified philology with the general history of the human mind, he returned to Hegelian philosophy. Moreover, his allegiance to Hegel and his conception of language led him to remain in the frame of pure phenomenalism.