This text explores the ontological relationship between being and unity, providing a critical reflection on the philosophy of Alain Badiou. According to Badiou's interpretation, as presented by Tomáš Pivoda, being is defined as a multiplicity without unity. However, the author of this document proposes a contrary perspective, viewing being as a fundamental unity within multiplicity, or even a unity that exists despite or above it. From this standpoint, multiplicity devoid of a unifying principle cannot be considered true being, but rather a mere heap of entities. The work seeks to redefine basic ontological categories by highlighting the necessity of a unifying element for the constitution of being itself. The author argues that without internal coherence and unity, the essence of existence vanishes, thereby challenging the postmodern emphasis on fragmentation. This brief reflection opens a deeper discussion on the nature of existence and the boundaries between ontology and the mere phenomenal presence of objects, asserting that unity is the defining characteristic that elevates a collection of entities to the status of being.
Bytí a jednota
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 9. 4. 2019
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Bytí a jednota
Podle Alain Badiou-a je bytí mnohost bez jednoty (tak to přečetl Tomáš Pivoda, Petříčkův doktorand, a Petříček neprotestoval). Já rozumím slovu ,bytí‘ jinak, téměř opačně: bytí je jednota v mnohosti (eventuelně navzdory mnohosti, nad mnohostí), kdežto mnohost bez jednoty je pouhá hromada jsoucností.
(Písek, 190409-1.)