Apply-Degger

Slow down, take your time, open your ears and enjoy the music. With Apply-Degger podcast series coming to an end, Simon Critchley teams up with musician, composer and sound designer, John Simmons to present a bonus track supported by the Onassis Foundation. In other words, this is the perfect season finale.

The relation between the construction and destruction in Being and Time – How the incompletion of Heidegger’s project has been exaggerated – The fetishization of failure and the provisional Heidegger’s marginalia on his own book – What happens when we destroy the tradition - Presencing out of the source – The end of philosophy and the task for thinking – Being as opening, time as presence – The last words of Being and Time; or WTF Martin? - The risk of self-paralysis in false philosophical modesty – Against Towardism – Having the courage of your convictions – The massive amount that we have learned from Being and Time – Polemic: why this is the right path to be taken in philosophy – Finitude restated – Naming the experience of the appropriative event – There is no turning in Heidegger’s work, just a deepening – The importance of building castles in the air – All that there is, is air – How Being and Time changes one’s life and approach to philosophy – Leaving the climate of Heidegger’s thinking (Levinas).

Three conceptions of time: primordial time, world time and vulgar time – The genesis of the tyranny of the present – Time-reckoning – Datability – Duration or the span of world time – Inauthentic Dasein has no time – Authentic Dasein is its time and always has time – Take your time – Time first shows itself in the sky – Brightness, night – Tide – Heidegger is not a thinker of the sea – ‘Primitive’ Dasein, the peasant’s clock, shadow and the sundial - ‘Advanced’ Dasein and electricity – Footnote on the theory of relativity – Time and physis – The genesis of linear Now-time – Time in Aristotle’s Physics – Counted nows, the flow, the stream of time – What is wrong with eternity – Primordial time is finite, reversible, ecstatic and episodic – How time becomes leveled off – Time and the soul – Spirit falling into time (Hegel) – Why Hegel is wrong – The long, final footnote to Being and Time (Derrida) – The endurance of Aristotle’s conception of time in Bergson – Time-consciousness in Husserl.

Delve into the intriguing thoughts of philosophers grappling with death and birth, highlighting the power of new beginnings. Explore the tension between history and existence while pondering Nietzsche's critique of the present. Reflect on Heidegger's innovative views on historicity and politics, including authenticity and community. The discussion moves toward the significance of heritage versus tradition, challenging conventional historical narratives. It's a captivating journey through the intertwining of philosophy, power, and identity.

Dive into the intriguing dance between authenticity and everyday life. Explore the nuances of temporality, where feelings like anxiety and hope intertwine with our experience of time. Discover how emotions shape our existence, alongside a deep examination of Heidegger's Dasein and its contrast with animal being. The discussion critiques modern scientism, emphasizing existential understanding over theoretical perspectives. Engage with the enigma of existence, historicity, and the profound connection between philosophy and the rhythms of daily living.

Dive into the intricate dance of time with discussions on Heidegger's ecstatic temporality. Experience how the future reveals the past, shaping our presence. Discover the concept of Dasein as a unity of time, emphasizing the importance of authentic care. Explore the nuances of finitude and the moment of vision that opens our understanding. Delve into philosophical critiques and the role of language in expressing time, unlocking deeper layers of existence. It's a thought-provoking journey through the layers of temporal experience!

Discover the intriguing connections between death, conscience, and authenticity. Explore how Heidegger’s anticipatory resoluteness challenges traditional views on the self. Dive into the philosophical clash between Kant and Hume, as they unravel personal identity and metaphysics. The discussion highlights the necessity of self-violence for authenticity and the idea that we are defined by our actions. Experience the paradox of selfhood through the lens of Dasein and the complexities of existential thought.

Dive into the perplexing nature of conscience through Heidegger's philosophical lens. Discover how guilt transcends moral boundaries, intertwined with concepts of debt and responsibility. Explore the silent call of conscience, positioning Dasein as both caller and receiver. Engage with the idea of existential choice as a pathway to authenticity. Unearth the tension between freedom and responsibility, revealing a double nullity that challenges conventional views on existence.

Dive into an intriguing exploration of death through a philosophical lens. Discover how the pandemic has amplified existential concerns and the importance of authenticity. Reflect on the contrast between anticipating and merely expecting death, and how this shapes our freedom. Engage with the relational aspects of mortality, challenging traditional views with insights from notable philosophers. Plus, grappling with the ethical dimensions of how we perceive the deaths of others makes for a compelling discussion!

Dive into Heidegger’s unconventional take on truth and existence. Discover how he reshapes our understanding of truth beyond mere correspondence. Explore concepts like Ek-sistence and Aletheia, where truth is about unveiling rather than static facts. Discuss the interplay of Dasein with truth and untruth. Learn about living authentically amidst deception, while pondering the idea that without Dasein, truth ceases to exist. Take a journey through philosophy that highlights the fluid nature of reality and the role of skepticism.