Which major event shaped Ricœur's philosophical inquiries?
The French Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
World War II
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Answer
World War II, a cataclysmic event, profoundly influenced Paul Ricoeur's philosophical trajectory. The horrors and existential quandaries he encountered as a prisoner of war compelled him to confront fundamental questions about human existence, language, and the capacity for understanding in the face of suffering and societal division.
The Philosopher's Path: Delve into the World of Paul Ricœur
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