The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

PREMIUM-Episode 32: Heidegger: What is “Being?”

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Feb 8, 2011
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ANECDOTE

Whoopie Cushion Record

  • Seth Paskin's brother-in-law, Josh Casey, broke the world record for sitting on whoopee cushions.
  • Casey sat on 31 whoopee cushions in 30 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 27.
INSIGHT

Heidegger's Provincialism

  • Heidegger's philosophy was influenced by his provincial upbringing in rural Germany.
  • His focus on pastoral life and simple examples can be seen throughout his work.
ANECDOTE

Heidegger and Nazism

  • Heidegger joined the Nazi party and became rector of Freiburg University, later resigning.
  • After the war, he was banned from teaching for his Nazi affiliation.
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