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Being and Time

This seminal work delves into fundamental questions of human existence, consciousness, and the nature of time, offering a comprehensive analysis of existentialist philosophy. more

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Martin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger

German philosopher and a pioneer of existentialism, known for works such as 'Being and Time'. more

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