Interpretation aims at personal meaning, not just factual information.

Evidence

In 1957 Freeman Tilden’s lnterpreting Our Heritage was published, introducing his six fundamental principles that should drive all interpretive services. His ideas have had enormous influence. The clarity of his principles and the simplicity of understanding revealed in the book led to widespread appeal. It has become required reading for new and seasoned interpreters alike. Tilden urged fledgling interpreters to help park visitors find more than facts and information. He suggested that interpretation’s function should implore visitors to better understand themselves and to find personal meaning and inspiration in park resources. These ideas underlie the training of interpreters today. — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 11

Categorization

• DEFINE: Distinguishes interpretation (personal meaning/inspiration) from mere information delivery — the core tension Tilden’s principles resolve.
• XREF: The personal-meaning-over-facts goal resonates with the Reading the Landscape course emphasis on interpretation-as-pedagogy rather than data transfer. — connects to: Interpretation reveals meanings rather than simply communicating facts — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 69; Interpretation lets interpreters privately reveal larger truths behind facts — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 127; Interpretation is an art that draws on science, not a science — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 234
• recurring: this claim recurs 2 times within its source

Broader Connections

• Interpretation reveals meanings rather than simply communicating facts #corroborates (0.95) — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 69
• Interpretation lets interpreters privately reveal larger truths behind facts #expands (0.80) — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 127