Heidegger Quote by Lee Braver
““We saw in the preceding section how Heidegger identifies Plato’s transformation of A2 Un-concealment Truth into R2 Correspondence Truth with its concomitant R4 Bivalence as the beginning of humanism. Its completion occurs in modern philosophy’s doctrines of A5 Active Knower and A1 Dependence, which mark the fulfillment and thus the conclusion of philosophy as metaphysics for him.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Heidegger and the End of Philosophy by Lee Braver, 1995
Heidegger sees Plato’s shift to correspondence truth as the start of humanism, completed by modern ideas of active knowing and dependence, ending metaphysics for him.
In simple terms: Plato’s truth shift starts humanism; modern ideas finish it, ending metaphysics.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how truth concepts shape philosophical eras.
Themes
philosophy
humanism
metaphysics
truth
modernity
Mood
analytical
critical
introspective
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- academic study
- philosophical debate
- teaching
- writing
- critical analysis
Key Concepts
Correspondence truth
active knower
dependence
Heideggerian critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do truth concepts influence our worldview?
- Can metaphysics be re‑imagined?
A Different Perspective
Heidegger’s view may overlook non-Western traditions.
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