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Paul Ricœur
(1913 - 2005)
French philosopher and academic
French philosopher and academic
French philosopher renowned for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of narrative.
Paul Ricœur was born in 1913 in Valence, France, and established himself as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. He studied at the École Normale Supérieure and served in the French Resistance during World War II. Ricœur developed groundbreaking theories in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and narrative identity, exploring how humans interpret texts and experience time. His seminal works include 'Freud and Philosophy' and the three-volume 'Time and Narrative.' He taught at institutions such as the University of Chicago and the Collège de France, shaping generations of scholars. Ricœur bridged analytic and continental philosophies, addressing ethics, memory, and forgiveness in his later work. He passed away on May 20, 2005, leaving a rich intellectual legacy.
2005
Paul Ricœur