Fishing Quote by Martin Heidegger
“What is peddled about nowadays as philosophy, especially that of N.S. [National Socialism], but has nothing to do with the inner truth and greatness of that movement [namely the encounter between global technology and modern humanity] is nothing but fishing in that troubled sea of values and totalities.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Question Concerning Technology, 1954
Heidegger warns that contemporary philosophy misrepresents true philosophical depth, reducing profound inquiry to superficial value debates.
In simple terms: Modern philosophy often lacks depth, focusing on shallow values.
Seek genuine philosophical engagement.
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When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- public debates
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we distinguish true philosophical inquiry from mere value chatter?
- What role does technology play in shaping modern thought?
Superficial trends can dominate discourse, obscuring deeper truths.