Introduction Martin Heidegger's critique of humanism represents a notable shift from conventional philosophical approaches emphasizing human subjectivity and rationality (Hodge 1995). His opposition, grounded in the existential ontology elaborated in Being and Time and further explored in his Letter on Humanism , interrogates the foundational premises of humanistic thought (“Death and Demise in Being and …
The Human State in Martin Heidegger’s and Hannah Arendt's Phenomenology Introduction Martin Heidegger and his student Hannah Arendt, among the most influential thinkers in continental philosophy, offer profound yet contrasting philosophies on the human condition. Both are deeply rooted in the phenomenological tradition established by Edmund Husserl. Heidegger's Being and Time explores the fundamental question …
Introduction Hegel's revolutionary conception of categories marks a significant departure from the traditional static view of categorization. It presents a more dynamic and dialectical understanding of how we organize and make sense of the world, enlightening us with its transformative potential. (Alznauer 2023) In Hegel’s philosophical system, categories are not fixed, isolated entities but exist …
Introduction to Transhumanism Transhumanism is not a complete philosophical system that stands as an autonomous school of thought, but rather a collection of loosely connected ideas centered around one core principle: improving the human condition through technological advancement. Teleologically, this loose confederation of thinkers, scientists, and entrepreneurial enthusiasts believes that thoughts, feelings, experiences, and activities …
Part 2: Cultural-Linguistic Analysis, Modern Frameworks, and Conclusion Cultural-Linguistic Analysis The interpretive challenge posed by ancient Greek tragedy extends far beyond the mere translation of words and phrases. As we encounter terms like hybris, hamartia, and katharsis, we confront not just linguistic but deeply conceptual barriers rooted in a philosophical and cultural framework fundamentally foreign …
Introduction The Current State of Greek Tragedy Interpretation: Navigating Cross-Cultural and Cross-Temporal Challenges Much contemporary scholarship on ancient Greek tragedy has grappled with the challenges of cross-cultural and cross-temporal interpretation (Meineck, 2012). As a legacy of Western academic traditions, the prevailing view has long been that concepts and philosophical ideas can be easily translated and …
Stephen R. C. Hicks is a Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University, Illinois, USA, Executive Director of the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship, and Senior Scholar at The Atlas Society. He is also the author of six books. His writings have been translated into seventeen languages. Aleksandar Todorovski, the Editor in Chief of the Miskatonian, …
