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Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) was a seminal German philosopher whose work profoundly influenced existential phenomenology and ontology. He is best known for his magnum opus "Being and Time" (1927), which introduced key concepts such as Dasein (being-there) and the existential analysis of human existence. more Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) was a seminal German philosopher whose work profoundly influenced existential phenomenology and ontology. He is best known for his magnum opus "Being and Time" (1927), which introduced key concepts such as Dasein (being-there) and the existential analysis of human existence. Heidegger's tenure as a professor at the University of Freiburg and his brief rectorship under the Nazi regime in 1933 are notable periods in his career. Heidegger's "Letter on Humanism" (1947) significantly contributed to post-war existential and humanist debates. Additionally, his later works, including "Contributions to Philosophy" (1936-1938), further expanded on the themes of technology, language, and metaphysics. Heidegger's philosophical inquiries distinguished him as a pivotal figure in 20th-century continental philosophy. less

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