Hans-Georg Gadamer
1900 - 2002
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Biography
Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900-2002) was a German philosopher known for his contribution to hermeneutics, the theory of interpretation. He was a student of Martin Heidegger and taught at several universities during his career, including the University of Heidelberg. Gadamer's most famous work is 'Truth and Method,' where he argues that understanding is always situated in a historical context and influenced by the preconceptions of the interpreter. His ideas have had a significant impact on fields such as philosophy, theology, and cultural studies.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Being that can be understood is language.
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Every age has its own truth.
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Understanding is not a private act between me and my object.
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Language is the medium in which truth is disclosed.
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The question is not after the fact — how is truth possible? — but before the fact: how does the matter stand with understanding itself?