Friedrich August Wolf
German philologist and critic
Born
Died
1824
201 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the study of ancient Greek literature and philology. Emphasized the importance of the historical context of texts and laid the groundwork for modern textual criticism. Published the influential work 'Prolegomena ad Homerum', which analyzed Homeric texts and questioned their authorship and consistency. Served as a professor at the University of Halle, where the focus remained on classical studies and philology.
Published 'Prolegomena ad Homerum'
Pioneered modern textual criticism
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