Major Works:
* The Problem of the Identity of Meaning (1960): This book explores the concept of meaning and its relation to language, focusing on the philosophical tradition from the 17th to the 20th century.
* The Concept of Truth in the Philosophy of Leibniz (1970): This work analyzes Leibniz's philosophy of truth, focusing on its role in his metaphysics and epistemology.
* The Unity of the Soul (1978): Henrich investigates the notion of the soul in the context of modern philosophy, particularly in the works of Kant, Fichte, and Schelling.
* Philosophy and Phenomenology (1985): This book offers a critical examination of the development of phenomenology from its origins in Husserl to its later interpretations.
* The Concept of the Subject in the Philosophy of Kant (1994): Henrich analyzes Kant's philosophy of the subject, focusing on its relation to his theory of knowledge and his critique of metaphysics.
Other Notable Works:
* The Interpretation of Meaning (1981)
* The Concept of Science (1991)
* The Idea of an Ideal Language (2000)
* Truth and Representation (2003)
Key Themes:
* The relationship between language and thought
* The nature of truth and representation
* The history of philosophy, particularly the German idealist tradition
* The concept of the subject in modern philosophy
Dieter Henrich is considered one of the leading contemporary philosophers in Germany, and his work has had a significant impact on the development of philosophical thought in the 20th and 21st centuries.