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This question is for anyone who has read the works of German philosophers in their original language. I'm learning German at the moment in the hopes that I will be able to better understand the works of German philosophers, Heidegger's especially. But I'm wondering if learning German will actually help. So, I just want to know hear from someone's experience on this matter. Thank you.
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July 27, 2009

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Oliver Leaman
July 31, 2009 (changed July 31, 2009) Permalink

Knowing the original language of any author one is reading is helpful, but do not expect Heidegger to become suddenly clear once you can read him in German. He puzzles just as many Germans as he does everyone else!

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