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Heidegger's Being and Time with Johaness Niederhauser
John Vervaeke’s LecternWithJohannes NiederhauserVoiceRank: UnratedHosted by
John VervaekeNot transcribed
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Nov 3, 2023
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1h 34m
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Dr. John Vervaeke and Johannes Niederhauser delve deep into the complex and intricate philosophy of Martin Heidegger. They cover a range of topics that unveil the nuances of 'being' and 'time', pulling from Heidegger's seminal work, "Being and Time," to shed light on contemporary questions of existence, meaning, and wisdom. With Niederhauser's specialized background in Heideggerian philosophy and Vervaeke's multi-disciplinary approach, the duo explores the limitations of traditional metaphysics, the crisis in philosophy, and the nature of time, all within the larger quest for cultivating wisdom. They bring a fresh lens to examine how phenomenology, metaphysics, and ontological questions interlace with modern-day issues. From a conversation on the dual nature of truth and untruth to discussing Heidegger's influence on cognitive science, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone yearning for a profound intellectual engagement. Resources Johannes Niederhauser: Patreon | Courses | X | YouTube John Vervaeke Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/ X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke The Vervaeke Foundation: https://vervaekefoundation.org/ Books Heidegger on Death and Being: An Answer to the Seinsfrage - Johannes Achill Niederhauser Being and Time - Martin Heidegger Miscellaneous Lou Andreas-Salomé - Wikipedia Timecodes
- 0:00Dr. John Vervaeke introduces Johannes Niederhauser and sets the stage for discussing philosophia.
- 1:06Vervaeke uncloaks the episode's central theme: a deep dive into the challenging but pivotal tenets of philosopher Martin Heidegger's oeuvre.
- 1:22Johaness Niederhauser sets the stage with a succinct autobiography, touching on his specialized PhD in Martin Heidegger and his venture into digital education through his online academy.
- 3:02Vervaeke offers an academic endorsement of Niederhauser's course on Heidegger's seminal work "Being and Time," thereby contextualizing the ensuing dialogue.
- 4:28Delicately navigating the complexity of Heidegger's "Being and Time," Vervaeke emphasizes the hermeneutical phenomenological approach as crucial for a nuanced understanding.
- 5:50Niederhauser responds in agreement, postulating that philosophy is an ever-preparatory discipline engaged in a perpetual quest for meaning and understanding.
- 8:35Both Niederhauser and Vervaeke grapple with traditional interpretations of 'being,' pointing out their limitations and gaps.
- 9:37Vervaeke disrupts conventional wisdom by arguing that conceptualizing 'being' as a set of individual entities is a fundamental error in understanding.
- 10:25Niederhauser critiques the notion of "the perfect entity," calling it a flawed conceptualization of 'being.'
- 11:32Niederhauser ponders the vagueness and lack of depth in traditional discourse surrounding the concept of 'being,' urging for a reevaluation.
- 12:20Vervaeke raises the unanswered question of what remains after one dismisses traditional interpretations of 'being.'
- 13:55Niederhauser invokes the term "Delon" from Heidegger's "Being and Time" and delves into its layers of meaning, particularly its representation of the 'obvious.'