Ludwig Klages

Ludwig Klages was a German philosopher and psychologist known for his work on personality and the human soul. He emphasized the importance of understanding individual inner experiences and the subjective aspects of human life. Klages explored how emotions, character, and the unconscious shape a person’s identity, often contrasting rational thought with emotional intuition. His ideas influenced existentialism and depth psychology, highlighting the complexity of human nature beyond purely logical or scientific perspectives. Overall, he sought to deepen our understanding of the inner life and the nuanced ways people experience existence.