Rudolf Haym authored Erinnerungen aus meinem Leben in 1901, the same year he died in Sankt Anton am Arlberg. His career spanned diverse roles as a politician, university teacher, philosopher, and literary historian within the Kingdom of Prussia, leaving a significant imprint on the study of German philosophy and literature during the nineteenth century.
Early Education and Political Involvement
Born in 1821 in Zielona Góra, Haym attended the Köllnisches Gymnasium in 1834. He continued his studies in philosophy and theology at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in 1839 and later at Frederick William University Berlin. His political activity included serving as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament in 1848, where he documented the proceedings from the perspective of the Right Centre. In 1866, he held a seat in the Prussian House of Representatives.
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Haym began lecturing in literature and philosophy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in 1851. He attained the position of ordinary professor in 1868 and received his Dr. phil. degree. His institutional influence expanded when he served as rector from 1873 to 1874. He was eventually recognized for his contributions as a member of the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.
Critical and Biographical Scholarship
His scholarly output focused primarily on critical and biographical assessments of German intellectual history. He published a history of the Romantic school in 1870. His biographical catalog includes studies on Wilhelm von Humboldt in 1856, Hegel in 1857, Schopenhauer in 1864, Herder between 1877 and 1885, and Max Duncker in 1890.
Fast facts
- Born: 1821, Zielona Góra
- Died: 1901, Sankt Anton am Arlberg
- Citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia
- Primary Occupation: Philosopher
- Education: Frederick William University Berlin
- Key Publication: Erinnerungen aus meinem Leben (1901)
- Burial Site: St. Laurentius church
Questions readers ask
What subjects did Rudolf Haym teach?
He lectured in philosophy and literature at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.
Which figures were the subjects of his biographies?
He wrote biographies of Wilhelm von Humboldt, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Herder, and Max Duncker.
Achievements
- Held posts at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
