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Paul Ricoeur
Valence (Drome), France
Archival Overview
French philosopher who bridged French phenomenology and German hermeneutics, celebrated for his monumental studies on metaphor, narrative time (Time and Narrative), and personal identity (Oneself as Another).
Biographical Record
Orphaned in World War I and held as a French POW for five years in Germany during World War II (where he translated Husserl in secret), Paul Ricoeur (1913–2005) dedicated his life to philosophical reconciliation. He combined phenomenological description with hermeneutic interpretation in 'The Conflict of Interpretations'.
In 'Time and Narrative' ('Temps et Recit', 1983–1985), Ricoeur demonstrated that human time becomes comprehensible only when articulated through narrative storytelling. In 'Soi-meme comme un autre' ('Oneself as Another', 1990), he explored ethical responsibility, distinguishing personal sameness (idem) from narrative selfhood (ipse).
Key Life Milestones
Time and Narrative (Temps et Récit)
Published his monumental three-volume exploration of narrative configuration and temporal existence.
Oneself as Another (Soi-même comme un autre)
Published his ethical masterpiece on personal identity, narrative selfhood, and responsibility.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialChatenay-Malabry (Paris), France