Philosophize This! Episode #214 ... Framing our Being in a completely different way. (Heidegger)
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Oct 21, 2024 Dive into Heidegger's captivating critique of metaphysics as he challenges the traditional subject-object framing in philosophy. Discover the importance of Dasein, where lived experience takes precedence over mere theory. Explore the distinction between ontic and ontological concepts, rethinking free will and human agency through cultural lenses. Emphasizing embodiment, this discussion highlights our interconnectedness with the world. Plus, reflect on how temporality and death shape our understanding of existence. It's a thought-provoking journey!
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Heidegger's Critique of Nietzsche
- Heidegger argued that Nietzsche's philosophy, while critiquing metaphysics, still relied on a flawed foundation.
- He challenged the subject-object distinction as the primary way humans experience being.
Dasein: Beyond Subject-Object
- Heidegger suggests that the subject-object framing isn't the primary way we experience existence, but a secondary abstraction.
- He proposes Dasein, "being there," as a more fundamental way to understand human existence.
Being-in-the-World
- Dasein is always spatially situated and engaged with the world.
- Heidegger uses "ready-to-hand" for equipment we use without abstract thought and "present-at-hand" for objects of theoretical analysis.
