Reading Hans Blumenberg’s Work on Myth (original) (raw)

The paper explores the philosophical stance of Hans Blumenberg, specifically examining the complexity underlying his perceived scepticism. By analyzing the interaction between his writings and the interpretations by readers, particularly Henning Ritter, it delves into the significance of metaphor in Blumenberg's work, highlighting how an anecdote from "The Genesis of the Copernican World" reflects the intricate relationship between the real and the imaginary. The discussion posits that Blumenberg suggests a necessary extension of reality to encompass the possible, through the lens of metaphor.