The document explores the ontological distinction between momentary "presence" (jsoucnost) and the "being" (bytí) of an entity as a whole. The author begins with an analysis of time, arguing that the common use of the word "is" is problematic because the present moment is only a tiny fraction of a being's existence. A fundamental distinction is made between "true beings" (pravá jsoucna), which possess internal integrity and a temporal continuity spanning past, present, and future, and "false beings," which are mere aggregates lacking internal unity. The text critiques ancient thinkers, particularly Parmenides and the atomists, for neglecting the temporal dimension and reducing being to an immutable presence. Philosophy is defined by its relationship to the whole and to "non-objectivity" (nepředmětnost). The path of philosophical inquiry leads from the being of specific entities to the question of Being itself, which grounds the totality of the world. This process requires moving beyond traditional metaphysical thinking toward absolute non-objectivity.
Jsoucnost a bytí
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◆ private seminar | preparatory notes, Czech, origin: 31. 10. 1983
- This serves as a preparation for the final document:
- Jsoucnost a bytí