Beyond Abstraction: A Call to Ontological Awareness

Viewing the world solely through abstract theoretical frameworks limits our understanding of existence. While science and philosophy are valuable, they operate on a secondary level of abstraction. Heidegger argues that there exists an ontological foundation that precedes these abstractions, which is crucial for a deeper comprehension of our being. If we allow the subject-object dichotomy to dominate our analysis, we risk confining ourselves to a purely scientific worldview that neglects significant aspects of our human experience. This narrow focus can lead to nihilism and confusion, as individuals seek naturalistic explanations for everything, ultimately reducing themselves and others to mere objects for manipulation and optimization, aligned with a technological worldview.