Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 11:33:10 +0200
Subject: Re: Language?


Michael Staples wrote:
What do Heideggerians mean by "Language"?

Michael, in case you see language as another possible example of
solipsism ... 

Language is indeed self-referring, and tends therefore to be another
solus ipse or "egoistical solipsism", as Heidegger calls it. However,
language as saying (German "Sage" from "sagan": showing, letting appear,
letting see and hear) is in essence appropriating-showing. It sets
itself aside in favour of what it shows. What is shown, is set free in
such a way that it can show the true nature of its appearance.
              
Kindest regards,
Henk



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