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15586 | When philosophy makes itself intelligible, it commits suicide |
Full Idea: When philosophy makes itself intelligible, it commits suicide. | |||
From: Martin Heidegger (Contributions of Philosophy (On Appropriation) [1938], §259), quoted by Richard Polt - Heidegger: an introduction 5 'Contributions' | |||
A reaction: Polt describes this remark as 'theatrical', but it seems to speak for itself! |