Dwelling is not primarily inhabiting but taking care of and creating that space within which something comes into its own and flourishes.
Martin HeideggerRead
As the ego cogito, subjectivity is the consciousness that represents something, relates this representation back to itself, and so gathers with itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the inherent connection between consciousness and self-awareness.
In this quote, Heidegger suggests that our consciousness is not merely passive; rather, it actively represents our experiences and reflects them back on itself. This interplay between representation and self-reflection is central to our understanding of being and existence, illustrating the intricate relationship between the subjective experience of the world and the ego's role in that experience.
Themes
ConsciousnessEgoSubjectivityRepresentationSelf-Awareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on existential philosophy, one might quote this to illustrate the depth of self-awareness.
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