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Richard Polt
Professor of Philosophy at Xavier University. He is the author of books such as "Heidegger: An Introduction" and co-editor of the book series New Heidegger Research.
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Mar 4, 2020
• 58min
Richard Polt, "Time and Trauma: Thinking Through Heidegger in the Thirties" (Rowman and Littlefield, 2020)
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In this engaging discussion, Richard Polt, a philosophy professor and Heidegger expert, tackles the controversial aspects of Martin Heidegger’s thought during the 1930s. He delves into the philosopher's fraught relationship with Nazism, analyzing its impact on his ideas about selfhood and community. Polt explores concepts like ecstatic temporality and collective identity, advocating for a deeper understanding of trauma in shaping existence. He also critiques superficial despair, urging listeners to confront discomfort for personal and political transformation.
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