Heidegger, German Idealism, & the Fate of Philosophy with Dr. Robert Pippin (Chasing Leviathan)

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Robert Pippin discuss Heidegger's metaphysics and his conclusion that Hegel was the culmination of the Western philosophical tradition. Pippin explores Heidegger's question of the meaning of being and how it differs from traditional philosophical inquiries, as well as Heidegger's critique of Hegel's concept of finitude. Dr. Pippin also discusses Heidegger's membership in the Nazi party and why, despite the failure of various arguments to distance Heidegger from his Nazi associations, we should still study his work.

For a deep dive into Robert Pippin's work, check out his book: The Culmination: Heidegger, German Idealism, and the Fate of Philosophy 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226830004

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Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:36 Heidegger's Question: The Meaning of Being
09:13 Heidegger's Critique of Hegel
13:31 Heidegger's Concept of Finitude
26:02 Differences in Views on Art: Hegel, Heidegger, and Wittgenstein
28:04 Art as an Alternate Disclosive Source of Meaning
32:32 Heidegger's Controversial Involvement with the Nazi Party
36:24 Appropriating Heidegger's Work in Light of His Nazi Affiliation
40:11 Heidegger's Critique of Hegel and Global Capitalism
44:31 The Forgotten Question of Meaningfulness in Modern Society
48:58 The Presence-at-Hand and Standing-Reserve in Western Thinking
51:22 The Problem of Thoughtlessness in Late Modern Age