Abstract
This article critically analyses the main theses of Wilhelm Worringer's paper “Abstraction and Empathy” to show that they correspond to the neo-Kantian views of Georg Simmel and the philosophy of life presented in his later works. Simmel's texts do not provide detailed explanations of the transcendental method or categories. To ensure an accurate interpretation of Simmel's ideas, his works are examined in the context of the methodology of Hermann Cohen of the Marburg School of Neo-Kantianism, under whose direct influence he was. Only then are they compared with Worringer's text. To avoid any misunderstanding regarding Worringer's application of neo-Kantianism, the article clearly outlines Kant's original teachings, which the art historian used as a foundation for his own terminology.
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