Paul Heyse

After attending the gymnasium between my eighth and seventeenth years, I studied classical philology at Berlin University for two years under Boeckh and Lachmann, and with the friendly support of Emanuel Geibel and Franz Kugler, I dabbled in all sorts of poetry.

German Writer

H. P. Lovecraft

Never should an unfamiliar word be passed over without elucidation, for, with a little conscientious research, we may each day add to our conquests in the realm of philology and become more and more ready for graceful independent expression.

American Novelist

In Bonn, where I studied for a year, I changed from classical to Romance philology, taught there by its great founder, F. Diez, and at the beginning of 1852, I received the doctorate for a dissertation on the refrain in Provencal poetry.

Philology is regarded as a scholarly subject primarily discussed in academic circles.

Academic Pursuit

Philology digs deeper than just learning new words; it's about understanding their evolution.

Beyond Vocabulary

Philology can unlock cultural and historical contexts behind literary works.

Historical Insights

Philology often involves critically examining texts to understand their meanings.

Literature Analysis

Philology is not just about words; it includes studying how language is constructed.

Language Structure

It explores the sounds (phonetics) and meanings (semantics) within a language.

Sounds and Meanings

Philologists compare languages to understand their development and relationships.

Comparative Study

Understanding the origin of words is a key aspect of philology.

Tracing Etymology

 They came from particle physics, they came from classical philology, they came from book conservation, they came from ancient mathematics, they came from data management, they came from scientific imaging and program management. And they got together to work on this manuscript.