Dwelling is not primarily inhabiting but taking care of and creating that space within which something comes into its own and flourishes.
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Temporality temporalizes as a future which makes present in the process of having been.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the concept of time is linked to how we perceive our past and future, shaping our present experience.
In this quote, Martin Heidegger explores the idea of temporality, emphasizing how our understanding of time is not linear but rather interconnected. He argues that our future shapes the present moment we experience, and our past plays a significant role in this process, suggesting that every moment is influenced by what has preceded it and what is yet to come. This invites deeper reflection on the nature of existence and how time affects our lives.
Themes
TimeExistenceTemporalityFuturePresentPast
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a philosophical discussion regarding the nature of time.
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