Herder's Conception of "Das Volk

Herder's Conception of 'Das Volk' is a scholarly dissertation by Georgiana Rose Simpson, first published in 1921. This work examines the philosophical and linguistic aspects of the term 'Volk' as defined by Johann Gottfried Herder, analyzing its etymology and evolution in the context of Germanic languages. Simpson discusses how 'Volk' transformed from a term for populations to a representation of national identity and cultural consciousness, highlighting its significance in understanding collective identity and individuality.