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True time is four-dimensional.
Martin Heidegger
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What this quote means

This quote suggests that time is not just a linear concept, but a complex, multi-dimensional aspect of existence.

Heidegger's quote reflects his philosophical inquiry into the nature of time, positing that true understanding of time extends beyond the conventional linear perception. Instead, it incorporates depth, acknowledging how past, present, and future coexist and influence our experience of the world.

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A philosophy class discussing the nature of time might use this quote to illustrate Heidegger's concepts.

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