Metaphysics of presence () is a view held by

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in ''

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'' that holds the entire

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is based on privileging presence over absence. Another translation of presence and absence is effectivity and possibility.

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Concepts in metaphysics Philosophy of Martin Heidegger {{metaphysics-stub

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