Heidegger

[ hahy-deg-er, -di-ger ]

/ ˈhaɪ dɛg ər, -dɪ gər /

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noun

Martin, 1889–1976, German philosopher and writer.

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How to use Heidegger in a sentence

“We must study Heidegger to understand how Europe became what it is,” Nancy added in another interview.
One Last Derrida Attack|David Sessions|July 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Technology, Martin Heidegger argues in “The Thing,” cannot bring people closer together.
The Art of Digital Correspondence|Matthew Walther|May 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
About technology, as with so many other things, Heidegger may have been wrong.
The Art of Digital Correspondence|Matthew Walther|May 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In 1934, Martin Heidegger wrote an essay explaining why he had refused an invitation to teach in Berlin.
The Best of Brit Lit|Peter Stothard|August 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST

This stuff makes William Jennings Bryan look like Martin Heidegger.
The Republicans Are Now the Stupid Party|Jeffrey Hart|November 6, 2008|DAILY BEAST
I throw these old leaves into the elixir vitae of sweet memory, as Dr. Heidegger that old rose into his wonderful crystal water.
The Book-Bills of Narcissus|Le Gallienne, Richard
Unable to contend with them alone, he formed a partnership with Heidegger, proprietor of the King's Theatre, in 1729.
The Standard Oratorios|George P. Upton
The company carried on the season undeterred, and the management was taken over by Heidegger.
Handel|Edward J. Dent
As his 095majesty entered, Heidegger ordered the orchestra to play "God save the King."
Agnes Strickland's Queens of England, Vol. III. (of III)|Rosalie Kaufman
Heidegger was horrified; he raved and swore at the musicians, and made them recommence the loyal tune.
Agnes Strickland's Queens of England, Vol. III. (of III)|Rosalie Kaufman

British Dictionary definitions for Heidegger

Heidegger

/ (German ˈhaidɛɡər) /

noun

Martin (ˈmartiːn). 1889–1976, German existentialist philosopher: he expounded his ontological system in Being and Time (1927)

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