The text addresses the problem of "introducing" someone to philosophy, arguing that a traditional introduction is impossible because we are already inherently situated within philosophical thought. The author explores the concept of interest (inter-esse) as the state of being "inside" philosophy, noting how philosophy captivates and dominates our thinking. Philosophy is presented as a medium facilitating the relationship between the human subject and "wisdom" (sophia). Given that divine wisdom is no longer a viable framework in modernity, the text proposes substituting "wisdom" with the concept of "truth." Through an analysis of the structure of cognition, the author suggests that the standard relationship between an active subject and a passive object is insufficient; true knowledge requires a third element—truth—which acts as a non-objectifiable foundation. Reflection and self-awareness, described through the "ecstasy" of consciousness, allow for the self-distancing necessary to encounter truth. Ultimately, the text opens the discussion on non-objectifying thinking, emphasizing that truth cannot be treated as a mere object of cognition.
[Problém „uvádění“ do filosofie]
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 21. 5. 1980
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- 1980