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Which poets did Martin Heidegger admire in his later writings?
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Martin Heidegger
German philosopher of hermeneutics and existentialism Martin Heidegger.
In his later writings, Martin Heidegger became increasingly enamored with the power of poetry to unveil the mysteries of Being, as he grew doubtful of the capacity of traditional philosophy to articulate such truths. Specifically, he deeply admired the work of the following poets:1
- Friedrich Hölderlin: Heidegger viewed him as a congenial spirit and inaugurated a completely new interpretation of his work.21
- Rainer Maria Rilke: Heidegger regarded Rilke's poetry as a significant means of exploring the nature of Being.1