Husserl and Heidegger on the Transcendental 'Homelessness' of Philosophy (original) (raw)

This chapter explores the concepts of 'homelessness' in philosophy as developed by Husserl and Heidegger, particularly focusing on their interpretations of the Greek origins of philosophical thought and its implications for modernity. Despite their estrangement, both philosophers argue that understanding the historical emergence of philosophy and its distortions is vital for addressing contemporary existential crises. By critiquing the Enlightenment view of philosophy as a universal construct, they emphasize the necessity of a reflective return to the original sense of philosophical inquiry, which has been overlooked or misunderstood.