Martin Heidegger

Definitions of Martin Heidegger
  1. noun
    German philosopher whose views on human existence in a world of objects and on Angst influenced the existential philosophers (1889-1976)
    synonyms: Heidegger
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    existential philosopher, existentialist, existentialist philosopher
    a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable
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