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Gelassenheit presents Heidegger's analysis of ontology—the study of being—and its relation to thought and self‑control. The work explores how contemplative calm can be understood through philosophical inquiry into existence, inviting readers to deepen their reflective practice. Through rigorous philosophical dialogue, Heidegger reflects on the nature of thought and the role of self‑control in shaping human experience, encouraging consideration of how principles of Gelassenheit can influence everyday thinking and existential deliberations.
First publish date: 1959
Genre: Philosophy/Metaphysics
Authors: Martin Heidegger
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