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HEIDEGGER
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
German philosopher whose views on human existence in a world of objects and on Angst influenced the existential philosophers (1889-1976)
Synonyms:
Heidegger; Martin Heidegger
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Instance hypernyms:
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)