German Philosopher (1874-1928): Max Scheler was a prominent German philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to the fields of phenomenology, ethics, and philosophical anthropology [Wikipedia].
Pioneer in Phenomenology: Though critical of the founder of phenomenology, Edmund Husserl, Scheler nonetheless developed and applied this philosophical method in his own work [Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy].
Key Areas of Study: Scheler's philosophy encompassed a wide range of topics including ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, religion, sociology of knowledge, and even the philosophy of humanity, which he is credited with founding [Britannica].
Known for: One of Scheler's most notable contributions is his concept of "ressentiment," which explores feelings of resentment and bitterness that can arise from a perceived inability to achieve revenge [Humanities & Social Change – International Foundation].
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