Martin Heidegger Biography

Martin Heidegger biography

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NAME: Martin Heidegger
OCCUPATION: Philosopher
BIRTH DATE: September 26, 1889
DEATH DATE: May 26, 1976
EDUCATION: University of Freiburg
PLACE OF BIRTH: Messkirch, Germany
PLACE OF DEATH: Messkirch, Germany

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Though his reputation was scarred by his affiliation with the Nazi party, Martin Heidegger is one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century.

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Born in Germany in 1889, existentialist Martin Heidegger was one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. His reputation was later scarred by his affiliation with the Nazi party, and for refusing to denounce National Socialism following World War II he remains a controversial figure.