Tag: existentialism
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Being Outside: Heidegger’s Revelation About Weathering the Indoors
Introduction: The Indoor Habit of Thought Western philosophy often frames human life as a march of interior states—consciousness rowing within a private cabin, perceiving the world through the window of the self. Yet Martin Heidegger, a cornerstone of existential phenomenology, invites us to consider the profound implication of being continually exposed to weather, terrain, and…
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Being Outside: How Heidegger Reframes Our Weathering of Life’s Storms
Introduction: Beyond the Indoor Metaphor Western philosophy often teaches us to think of ourselves as enclosed consciousnesses, dwelling in inner rooms, towers, or caves. But Martin Heidegger challenges this inward bias with a simple yet profound shift: existence is not primarily a matter of private perception but of being-with-the-world. The image of weathering storms, standing…