Martin Heidegger's 1927 opus "Being and Time" is an incomplete work but it caused waves in Western philosophy upon its release. Its legacy remains polarised today, given Heidegger's infamous affiliation with the Nazi Party. His indictment against the alienating forces of modern life, however, remains relevant as ever. This week, Fuad and Sharaad unpacks its call for authenticity to understand the values of its insights for our time.

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