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represent an external truth or a tangible reality is that of ‘being in the world.’
entity. Even if something does not exist Consequently, Heidegger deems the
in a concrete form, it still points towards question of whether the world exists
a verifiable reality. Consequently, it is externally or can be substantiated as
impossible to entirely question the fundamentally misguided. He asserts,
nature of existence and reality without “The belief in the reality of the external
contradicting the fundamental truths or world, whether deemed true or false and
expressing skepticism towards them. the endeavor to validate this
Any assertion of denial or doubt realitywhether adequate or inadequate,
regarding reality is ultimately overtly or covertly—along with any
articulated through language (Shirvani, such attempts lacking sufficient clarity,
2008, pp. 27-29). presupposes a knowing agent
In Bidāyat-al Ḥikmah, it is (transcendental self) that is either nearly
articulated that through introspection, devoid of a world or uncertain about its
individuals recognize their own grasp of own existence, ultimately necessitating
truth and reality, as well as the existence reassurance regarding the existence of
of truths beyond their personal that world” (Heidegger, 2008).
experience. This awareness enables Human beings are inherently
them to perceive and engage with these connected to the world, and the notion of
external realities. For instance, when an a human devoid of worldly context is a
individual seeks knowledge or misguided interpretation. This
understanding, they regard it as an philosopher posits that human existence
objective reality. Similarly, the instinct is intrinsically linked to the world, with
to flee from danger is predicated on the the phrase ‘being in the world’ serving as
acknowledgment of an external threat; a a descriptor of human presence. The
child desiring their mother's milk is, in essence of having a world encompasses a
essence, yearning for a tangible entity comprehensive understanding of
known as milk, rather than a mere presence, which entails both self-
figment of imagination. Likewise, a awareness and the awareness of other
person escaping from a predator is beings. To illustrate this concept,
responding to a real entity in the Heidegger employs the example of tactile
external world, rather than an illusion or perception to elucidate the interrelation
a mythical being (Ibid: 910). between humans and other entities.
From Heidegger's perspective, the The phrase ‘we are in contact with a
inquiry into the provability of an wall’ indicates our conscious
external world is devoid of meaning. awareness of the interaction with the
Existential analysis reveals that the only wall. Conversely, when we state ‘the
