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The Theology Mill
Patočka Booth, Pt. 1 / Erin Plunkett / The "Solidarity of the Shaken"
Nov 14, 2023
Erin Plunkett, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire, discusses Jan Patočka's philosophical beliefs, influence on political movements, and connections to theology. The podcast explores Patočka's unique perspective on sacrifice, interactions with Derrida, Husserl, and Heidegger, and his ideas on transcendence through actions. Plunkett also delves into Patočka's literary criticism, focusing on the 'solidarity of the shaken' and comparing his work to Derrida's deconstruction.
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- Patočka emphasizes human existence as oriented towards what is not yet, challenging rigid subject-object distinctions.
- Patočka introduces the concept of solidarity of the shaken, promoting uncertainty and philosophical questioning for a different solidarity beyond identity.
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Potochka's Phenomenology: Movement and Openness
Potochka's phenomenology focuses on the notion of movement, departing from the traditional understanding of subjectivity and consciousness. He explores the idea of existence as movement, emphasizing that human beings are fundamentally oriented towards what is not yet. Potochka also emphasizes the importance of openness as a fundamental feature of human existence, rejecting the notion of a rigid subject-object distinction. His subjective phenomenology delves into the act of appearing and the phenomenal field, encompassing both subjective and objective aspects of experience.
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