Historicality shapes our understanding of self from "summary" of Being and Time by Martin Heidegger
Understanding ourselves is not a simple matter of introspection or self-reflection. Rather, our understanding of ourselves is deeply intertwined with our historical context. We are not isolated individuals, but beings that are shaped by the historical conditions in which we find ourselves. This historicality is not something external to us, but is a fundamental part of our being. Our understanding of ourselves is always mediated by the historical circumstances in which we exist. We do not simply exist in a vacuum, but are always situated within a particular historical moment. This historical context influences how we understand ourselves and the world around us. It shapes our beliefs, values, and even our sense of self. Our historicality is not something that we can escape or transcend. It is a fundamental aspect of our being-in-the-world. Our understanding of ourselves is always contingent upon the historical condit...
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