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Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767-1835) was a German philosopher, linguist, government functionary, and founder of the Humboldt University of Berlin. He is renowned for his contributions to the philosophy of language and education, advocating for the idea that language shapes thought and for a holistic approach to learning. His work laid the groundwork for modern linguistics and he greatly influenced educational reform in Germany.
1767–1835·lived 67 years
Learning is acquired by reading books, but the much more necessary learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading men, and studying all the various facets of them.The Entire PG Edition of Chesterfield's Letters to His Son, Part 10, 2005
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