Richard Polt on Heidegger' Origin of the Work of Art

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Professor Richard Polt about Heidegger's essay on the role of art in revealing truth and being.

This week, a full complement of the guys are back, and are joined by Professor Richard Polt for a deep dive into Heidegger's The Origin of the Work of Art . Together, they unpack Heidegger's claims about truth, being, and the unique role art plays in revealing the world. The episode offers an accessible entry point into one of Heidegger's most challenging—and strangely beautiful—essays. Plus: the virtues of... typewriters?

People in this episode

Host: The New Thinkery

Guest: Richard Polt

Topics covered

• Heidegger
• art
• truth
• being
• philosophy
• typewriters

Keywords

• Heidegger
• art
• truth
• philosophy
• typewriters
• The Origin of the Work of Art

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Books & works: The Origin of the Work of Art

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