About
German philosopher who was remembered for his reinforcement and exploration of Hegel's theories.
Before Fame
He taught himself German in order to read Phenomenology of Spirit by Hegel.
Trivia
He was elected to the Collège de France in 1963.
Family Life
His family was residing in Jonzac, France, when he was born.
Associated With
He and fellow philosopher Jean Paul Sartre both graduated from the École Normale Supérieure around the same time.
