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Why isn't Objectivism taken seriously?
herculon replied to Solid_Choke's topic in Questions about Objectivism
I expected that, but I like how you put it His notions of "care" and "being in the world" may need some elaboration. Yes Deleuze, more importantly. Which I linked underneath the Heidegger link. Or to save you the trouble of scrolling; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Difference_and_Repetition -
Why isn't Objectivism taken seriously?
herculon replied to Solid_Choke's topic in Questions about Objectivism
You have failed to understand. It is the "primacy of existence" that is refuted. How are you coping with Deleuze? -
Why isn't Objectivism taken seriously?
herculon replied to Solid_Choke's topic in Questions about Objectivism
Again, that is a fundamental misconception. A quick reference to this misconception http://py111.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/heideggers-critique-of-descartes/ and a low-down on Deleuze's central work http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Difference_and_Repetition -
Why isn't Objectivism taken seriously?
herculon replied to Solid_Choke's topic in Questions about Objectivism
The point here about Heidegger is that he destroyed the concept of a self-evident subject. Fast forward to Deleuze. The primacy of difference, and identity is representation. Foundationalism is dead. -
Why isn't Objectivism taken seriously?
herculon replied to Solid_Choke's topic in Questions about Objectivism
On the continental side, Objectivism would have to contend with the current focus of Deleuze, Badiou and perhaps Zizek. But first, at least it would have to come to terms with Heidegger. Interestingly on the analytic side, as far as I know objectivism would get on quite well with Wittgenstein's "first philosophy". His second philosophy has parallels with Heidegger, although it is greatly simplistic in comparison. -
Differential multiplicity is primary. Wittgenstein's path shows that whether or not reality consists of substance(s), these substances are not replicated in our minds. Thought is not made up of substances, but of differences. There is ultimately no grounding correct thought, but constructed styles or games of limitless relations prospering in usefulness. Between isolated sources of differentiation, performative actions prosper in mutual usefulness. Communication differentiates itself, creating an idealisation of its participants. There is no essential individual (nor an essential object of consciousness), the notion is a incessantly projected ideal when participating in society.