Martin Heidegger

German philosopher and existentialist thinker

Martin Heidegger - German philosopher and existentialist thinker
Born

September 26th, 1889
135 years ago

Died

May 26th, 1976
48 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

Links & References

Born in 1889, this philosopher focused primarily on ontology and metaphysics. The work Being and Time, published in 1927, introduced the concept of 'Being' and explored human existence. His thoughts on technology and being have influenced various fields, including existentialism and phenomenology. Later in career, he engaged with themes of language and poetry, altering the scope of philosophy significantly. The philosopher’s affiliations with the Nazi Party during the 1930s created controversy regarding his legacy.

Authored Being and Time

Contributed to existential philosophy

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