Tag: epistemology

  • The Perceptual Field of Being-in-the-world

    The Perceptual Field of Being-in-the-world

    In the previous post (Yes or No: Is There an External World?), we are introduced to Heidegger’s notion of Being-in-the-world and have succinctly exhibited the significance of ‘world’ and its constitution. In this post, we shall further clarify the extent of the phenomenality of Being-in-the-world and seek to understand the world of perception as revealed…

  • Why You Can’t Live Without Philosophy Even If You Don’t Care About It.

    Why You Can’t Live Without Philosophy Even If You Don’t Care About It.

    In today’s blog post, I will talk about my unqualified opinion on what philosophy is and attempt to describe the influences that it has on our lives. What is Philosophy? The word ‘philosophy’ originates from the Greek word φιλοσοφία (filosofia), which combines the word ‘philo’ meaning ‘to love’ and ‘sophia’ meaning ‘wisdom’, thus meaning ‘love…