This text explores the philosophical concept of "physis" (fysis) in relation to its etymological roots, which are fundamentally linked to the processes of birth, growth, and decay. The author suggests broadening this definition to encompass everything that arises, undergoes a process, and reaches an end, while momentarily setting aside the complex issue of life. A central methodological principle presented is that the beginning and end of such processes must be considered from the perspective of the entity itself, rather than from the perspective of a subjective observer. Consequently, the birth and cessation of a phenomenon are viewed as inherent qualities that occur regardless of whether they are being witnessed or where an observer might "place" these points in time. By prioritizing the ontological autonomy of the process, the reflection challenges the subject's tendency to project its own interpretations onto external occurrences. Ultimately, it seeks to understand the "physical" as a self-contained dynamic that follows its own internal logic and temporal boundaries independent of human perception.
FYSIS a „fyzično“
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 2. 1. 2011
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FYSIS a „fyzično“
O „fysis“ je možno – s ohledem na etymologii – mluvit jen tam, kde jde o „rození, růst a hynutí“; můžeme to významově rozšířit na všechno, co „vzniká, probíhá a končí“, abychom si mohli problém „života“ odložit na jinou příležitost. Musíme však zachovat platnost jedné zásady: o vzniku čili počátku, a stejně tak ani zániku čili konci nebudeme mluvit ani uvažovat z hlediska subjektu (např. nás), nýbrž z hledisko „toho“, co začíná, probíhá nebo končí bez ohledu na to, zda to pozorujeme a tedy kam my ten počátek nebo konec „klademe“.
(Písek, 110102-1.)