Ernst Cassirer

Ernst Cassirer was a German philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of culture and history. He argued that human beings understand the world not just through science, but through symbols and meanings expressed in language, art, and mythology. Cassirer believed that these symbolic forms shape our understanding of reality and our place in history. He viewed culture as a dynamic process, where different symbols influence societies and their historical development. For Cassirer, philosophy was about exploring these cultural expressions to better understand the complexities of human experience.