[ˈdaːzaɪn]

Definitions

1. noun

A German philosophical term meaning ‘being there’ or ‘presence’, referring to the fundamental mode of human existence.

“Heisenberg’s concept of dasein in quantum mechanics challenges traditional notions of time and space.”

2. noun

In existential philosophy, dasein refers to the unique, individual experience of human existence, encompassing all aspects of being.

“The concept of dasein in existentialism emphasizes the individual’s freedom to choose their own path in life.”