Heidegger, Martin — born Sept. 26, 1889, Messkirch, Schwarzwald, Ger. died May 26, 1976, Messkirch, W.Ger. German philosopher. He taught at the universities of Marburg (1923–27) and Freiburg (1927–44). In 1927 he published his magnum opus, Being and Time. It… … Universalium
Heidegger, Martin — (1889 1976) Among the most revered and controversial of modern philosophers, the German existentialist Martin Heidegger spent his career exploring the meaning of Being. While Leibniz believed the fundamental question was Why is there something … Christian Philosophy
Heidegger, Martin — (1889–1976) Philosopher. Heidegger was born in Messkirch, Germany, and was educated at the University of Freiberg. In 1923 he began his teaching career at Marburg, where he was a colleague of Paul tillich and Rudolf bultmann and in 1929 he… … Who’s Who in Christianity
Heidegger, Martin — (1889–1976) German existentialist and social critic. Heidegger is probably the most divisive philosopher of the 20th century, being an acknowledged leader and central figure to many (‘continental’) philosophers, and either a convenient example of … Philosophy dictionary
Heidegger, Martin — (1889 1976) philosopher; widely judged the cen tral figure in twentieth century existentialist thought. Born to a Catholic* sexton in the Baden town of Messkirch, he was a Jesuit novice before studying theology at Freiburg. Attracted by the… … Historical dictionary of Weimar Republik
Heidegger, Martin — ► (1889 1976) Filósofo alemán, su pensamiento tuvo larga hegemonía en la República Federal Alemana. Iniciado en el análisis estructural husserliano de la conciencia pura, y compartiendo la tendencia fenomenológica a la descripción metódica de las … Enciclopedia Universal
Heidegger,Martin — Hei·deg·ger (hīʹdĕg ər, dĭ gər), Martin. 1889 1976. German existentialist philosopher. His masterpiece, Being and Time (1927), argued that confronting the question of the meaning of being, encompassing one s own death, was central for an… … Universalium
Heidegger, Martin — See Existence (Philosophy of) 1 … History of philosophy
Heidegger, Martin — (1889 1976) A German existentialist philosopher, who adopted Edmund Husserl s phenomenological method, in order to investigate the nature of human existence. His most significant work is Being and Time (1926), which was an important influence on… … Dictionary of sociology
Heidegger, Martin — (1889–1976) German philosopher … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
