The document „Philosopher and Politics“, dating from August 1977, outlines the unique role of the philosopher within the political sphere. The author asserts that a philosopher's involvement in politics is not merely an imitation or analysis of standard political practices. Instead, it constitutes a distinct form of activity that yields unique experiences and achieves effects typically beyond the reach of conventional political action. The primary objective of the philosopher is to interpret political reality through the lens of the fundamental human condition and existence in the world (Dasein). By relating political programs and movements to the totality of the world and human being, the philosopher integrates politics into what is termed an „illuminated reality“. The text also briefly touches upon specifically philosophical failures or risks inherent in this approach. Ultimately, the reflection emphasizes how philosophy transcends immediate political operations by situating them within a broader ontological and anthropological framework, thereby providing political action with deeper significance, context, and a clear connection to the human situation as a whole.