Ep. 47 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Heidegger

In this episode of "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis," Dr. Vervaeke delves into the philosophical work of Heidegger, particularly his critique of metaphysics as the history of nihilism and his concept of Dasein. He explores Heidegger's essay "On the Essence of Truth," emphasizing the importance of attunement (Aletheia) to the mystery of being, which involves both the disclosure and concealment of reality. Vervaeke connects these ideas to relevance realization and participatory knowing, referencing Dreyfus's interpretation of Heidegger and Corbin's concept of Gnosis as a transformative knowledge. He critiques the "having mode" and the problem of ontotheology, setting the stage for a discussion of Tillich and Barfield in future episodes, aiming to provide a comprehensive response to the meaning crisis.