German philosopher (1889–1976)

Martin Heidegger

Martin Heidegger was a German philosopher whose work was central to the development of phenomenology, hermeneutics, and existentialism.

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German philosopher (1889–1976)
Born
1889-09-26
Portrait of Martin Heidegger
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Overview

Martin Heidegger was a German philosopher whose work was central to the development of phenomenology, hermeneutics, and existentialism. He has had significant impact within subsequent philosophy, social sciences and humanities, and theology.

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