The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast Close Reading (PREMIUM) of Heidegger on Truth
Feb 23, 2015
Mark and Seth take listeners on a deep dive into Heidegger's exploration of truth. They demystify the usual concept of truth using a gold analogy, highlighting the distinction between genuineness and mere appearance. The discussion also connects medieval theology to modern understandings of truth, focusing on how created things relate to divine ideas. This insightful line-by-line analysis reveals the intricate layers of Heidegger's language and thought, making complex philosophy accessible.
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Question Frames The Search For Truth
- Heidegger argues that seeking the actual truth presupposes some idea of what 'truth' means.
- The framing of a question already shapes and limits the inquiry into truth.
Plato's Recollection Compared To Heidegger
- Mark compares Heidegger's approach to Plato's theory of recollection and prior knowledge.
- He suggests Plato thinks we already grasp truth fully and merely fail to articulate it.
Genuine And Counterfeit Are Both Actual
- Heidegger starts with the ordinary concept: truth as what makes a thing 'true' or 'genuine' versus counterfeit.
- He stresses that both genuine and counterfeit objects are nonetheless actual, complicating a simple actual/non-actual binary.