This podcast explores Heidegger's 'Being and Time' and covers topics such as worldliness, signs and references, relevance and the creation of world, ontological views of Descartes and Heidegger, and the spatiality of inner-worldly things.
The concept of the world in Heidegger's Being and Time goes beyond physical things and nature, emphasizing its ontological condition as Dasein's state of being.
Being-with others is not about conscious self-consciousness, but about the existence of a common world and the ethical disposition of concern towards others.
Deep dives
The Worldliness of the World
The podcast episode covers chapters 3 and 4 of Martin Heidegger's Being in Time. It explores the concept of the world and emphasizes that the world cannot be reduced to physical things or nature alone. The podcast discusses the trap of understanding the world based solely on the state of being in the world as an ontological condition of Dasein. It delves into the notion of space and how it is conditioned by worldliness. The episode also introduces the idea of different worlds and the relationship between being in the world and spatiality. It highlights that Dasein is always attuned to regions and that space is encountered through engagement with things at hand in the surrounding world.
Being-with and Being-the-Self
The podcast explores the idea of being-with others and being-the-self. It discusses how Dasein is always in the company of others and that the self is never isolated but always part of a collective known as the 'they'. The 'they' refers to the normative tendencies and customs in a shared world. It emphasizes that being-with others is not about conscious self-consciousness, but about the existence of a common world and how Dasein is subject to customs, laws, and principles that shape its existence. The podcast highlights the importance of concern as an ethical disposition towards others, promoting tolerance and considerateness. It distinguishes between authentic care and inauthentic care, with the latter being a part of everyday Dasein.
Spatiality and Dasein
The podcast explores the concept of spatiality and its connection to Dasein. It clarifies that spatiality is not merely about physical distance, but is tied to the meaning and worldliness of things. It discusses the spatiality of inner-worldly things and their connection to the surrounding world. The episode emphasizes that Dasein is spatial in its orientation towards regions and the way it de-distances itself. It highlights that Dasein's engagement with space is through engagement with things at hand in the world. The podcast also addresses the spatiality of being in the world, distinguishing Dasein from handiness, objective presence, and reality. It points out that Dasein is not confined to space and that its spatiality is related to its being in the world.
Concern and Authentic Care
The podcast delves into the importance of concern and authentic care in relationships with others. It discusses how concern can take two extreme forms: either inserting oneself into another's life and taking away their capacity for care, creating dependence or domination, or optimizing another's capacity for care by fostering their existential potentiality of being. The episode highlights the significance of tolerance and considerateness in concern and ethical behavior. It examines the impact of being part of the 'they' and the need to balance individuality with collective norms. The importance of recognizing the existential modification of the day and the potential for fostering authenticity is emphasized.
