Understanding Martin Heidegger

Flashcards on Martin Heidegger's philosophy.

Heidegger's Jargon

Complex, compound German words used by Heidegger, such as Seinsvergessenheit, Bodenständigkeit, and Wesensverfassung.

Heidegger's Origins

The rural provincial background that shaped Heidegger's views and lifestyle.

Disease of the Soul

Diagnosed by Heidegger as a state where modern humanity has forgotten to notice they're alive and the mystery of existence.

Das Sein

In English, 'Being.' The sheer mystery of existence.

Das Nichts

The opposite of Being, representing nothingness.

Unity of Being

The concept that all beings are connected.

Geworfenheit (Thrownness)

The state of being 'thrown into the world' with pre-existing conditions.

From Uneigentlichkeit to Eigentlichkeit

The journey from Inauthenticity to Authenticity.

They-self

Living for others and surrendering to a superficial mode of being.

Das Gerede (The Chatter)

Superficial chatter and information from media that distracts from authentic living.