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English > 1 sense of the word Heidegger:
NOUNperson Heidegger, Martin HeideggerGerman philosopher whose views on human existence in a world of objects and on Angst influenced the existential philosophers (1889-1976 )
English > Heidegger: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningGerman philosopher whose views on human existence in a world of objects and on Angst influenced the existential philosophers (1889-1976 ).
SynonymMartin Heidegger
Instance ofexistentialist, existentialist philosopher, existential philosopherA philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable