Duality of culture in the context of proper and improper existence of M. Haidegger's Dasein concept

The article considers the concept of Dasein's proper and improper existence in the context of culture's dual role. Culture can either serve as a tool for personal growth and understanding of higher meanings of being, or as a force that enslaves and depersonalizes individuals when it ceases to foster the search for meaning. The article highlights how cultural phenomena can either point towards being or become a cave, similar to Plato's myth. It also explores the close relationship between human existence and national culture, indicating the culturocentric nature of human life. The author concludes that cultural traditions can either suppress creative freedom or serve as a foundation for connecting with being, which is essential for maintaining one's humanity.