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Martin Heidegger was a French philosopher.
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Heidegger's philosophical work mainly focused on the study of 'being' or dasein in German.
True
Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault were among the postmodernists who supported Heidegger's opposition to positivism and technological world domination.
True
Heidegger's membership in the Nazi Party had no impact on his career as a university professor.
False
Heidegger's philosophical works are considered easy to understand due to his simple language usage.
False
Martin Heidegger was active during the 20th century.
True
According to Martin Heidegger, technology is a means to an end.
True
The anthropological definition of technology views it as an end in itself.
False
According to Heidegger, technology is a way of concealing the truth.
False
Both instrumental and anthropological definitions fully capture the essence of technology.
False
Technology can be seen as an instrument aimed at getting things done according to Heidegger.
True
The omnipresence of science and technology should always overshadow ethics and morality according to the text.
False
Learn about Martin Heidegger, a prominent German philosopher of the 20th century known for his opposition to positivism and technological dominance. Explore his views on the essence of technology and its impact on society.
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