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Single Idea 8135

[from 'Being and Time' by Martin Heidegger, in 7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 3. Being / h. Dasein (being human) ]

Full Idea

We each of us not only have Dasein (our kind of Being), but we can lay claim to it. Also the Dasein of a thing 'is an issue for it' - we care about the kinds of creatures we can make ourselves into.

Gist of Idea

'Dasein' is Being which is laid claim to, and which matters to its owner

Source

report of Martin Heidegger (Being and Time [1927], p.67) by David E. Cooper - Heidegger Ch.3

Book Reference

Cooper,David E.: 'Heidegger' [Claridge 1996], p.29


A Reaction

Heidegger says other more puzzling things about Dasein. The second half of the idea is what makes Heidegger an existentialist, and an inspiration for Sartre.