Heidegger is dense. — Caldwell
In experiencing something as something, Dasein comes back to its having been from its future, which is to say, it interprets a global context of relevance via the ‘as' structure. In so doing, it “takes apart' the relation between what it encounters and a previous instance of it by coming back to the previous instance from a fresh context of relevance. Seeing something as something makes sense of what is encountered in a new way, on the basis of a newly implied totality of relevance. This taking apart of what has been put together brings us back to the structure of temporality....(and so on) — Joshs
I can't divorce myself of the impression that Heidegger's style is an affectation. — Banno
I've tried explaining things several times, and this was ignored. — Xtrix
But beings are reserved for those with subjective perception. — Caldwell
No, he makes things too complicated what could be explained in shorter, simpler words. From latin definition.That implies that he says a lot in a small space. My impression is rather that he says very little, but in the most obtuse fashion. So: — Banno
Sorry to know about it. :( Yes, give her much love.*A fox got in to the hen house and played "shake the chook" last night, with only one survivor, who (not 'which'...) as a result is getting unusual attention and sympathy, including being elevated from "it" to "she". — Banno
...give her much love. — Caldwell
The twin evils of scientism and capitalism, with their total disregard for nature, stand in the way of any new socialist order which would seem to be the only hope for civilization going forward. That our destinies are determined by a tiny cabal of individuals and giant corporations who would rather see the world burn than give up their power and privilege is quite an horrific scenario to contemplate.
On the one hand we have to listen to what science is telling us about climate change and the devastating effect of capitalism on the ecosystem and on the other hand we cannot expect science (in the form of technology) to save us if we want to survive. As Heidegger pointed out the way to destruction is to see nature as a "standing reserve", rather than as something to be nurtured and preserved. — Janus
For me, understanding personal behavior in the context of sociological, historical and psychological influences isnt just a question of locating mitigating factors, but constitutes the central explanatory system for dealing with others. — Joshs
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