- Born
- September 26, 1889
- Died
- May 26, 1976 (aged 86)
- Known as
- philosopher, poet, university teacher, scientist
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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