Submaximaalisen

Submaximaalisen is a concept in the field of philosophy, particularly in existentialism and phenomenology. It refers to the idea that human existence is characterized by a fundamental insufficiency or incompleteness. This concept is often associated with the existential philosophies of Martin Heidegger and Jean-Paul Sartre.

In the context of Heidegger's philosophy, submaximaalisen is seen as a description of the human condition, which he termed "Being-in-the-world." According to Heidegger, human existence is not defined by any essential or inherent qualities, but rather by its fundamental relation to its environment and its own mortality. This relationship is characterized by a fundamental lack or insufficiency, which is experienced as a sense of not being fully present or complete.

Similarly, Sartre's concept of submaximaalisen is tied to his idea of "bad faith," in which humans try to avoid the reality of their own freedom and responsibility. Sartre argued that human existence is characterized by a fundamental contradiction between the desire for unity and coherence, and the awareness of our own fragmentation and lack of essential identity. This contradiction gives rise to a sense of submaximaalisen, in which human existence is experienced as incomplete or insubstantial.

In both Heidegger and Sartre's philosophies, submaximaalisen is not seen as a negative or pathological condition, but rather as a fundamental aspect of human existence. It is a recognition of the inherent uncertainty, ambiguity, and incompleteness of human experience.