Interpretation lets interpreters privately reveal larger truths behind facts

Evidence

So, for the consideration of the interpreter, I offer two brief concepts of interpretation, one for his private contemplation, and the other for his contact with the public. First, for himself: interpretation is the revelation of a larger truth that lies behind any statement of fact. … The other is more correctly described as an admonition, perhaps: interpretation should capitalize mere curiosity for the enrichment of the human mind and spirit. — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 127

Categorization

• DEFINE: Tilden’s two working concepts distinguish the interpreter’s inward aim from his public stance.
• recurring: this claim recurs 2 times within its source
• XREF: connects to: Interpretation aims at personal meaning, not just factual information. — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 11; Interpretation reveals meanings rather than simply communicating facts — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 69; Accurate facts without provocation are ineffectual in interpretation — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 281 (+3 more)

Broader Connections

• Accurate facts without provocation are ineffectual in interpretation #corroborates (0.78) — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 281
• Interpreters must feel the beauty they interpret or they fail #qualifies (0.75) — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 523
• Interpretation rests on specialist fact but freely selects the essence for visitors #corroborates (0.72) — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 833
• An undeciphered sacred text functions as a blank check for interpreters #exemplifies (0.72)