Technology as a

Way of
Revealing
Naden D. Salisid
 At a Glance: Who is MARTIN
 was born in HEIDEGGER?
Messkirch, Germany, on
September 26, 1889.
 Messkirch was then a quiet, conservative,
religious rural town, and as such was a
formative influence on Heidegger and his
philosophical thought.
 In 1909 he spent two weeks in the Jesuit
order before leaving (probably on health
grounds) to study theology at the University
of Freiburg
 In 1911 he switched subjects, to philosophy.
 At a Glance: Who is MARTIN
HEIDEGGER?
 He began teaching at Freiburg in 1915.
 In 1917 he married Elfride Petri, with whom he had two sons (Jörg and
Hermann) and from whom he never parted.
 One of the most original and important philosophers of the 20th century,
while remaining one of the most controversial.
 In his insightful essays and lectures, such as “The Question Concerning
Technology” (1953), “The Way to Language” (1959), “Time and Being”
(1962), etc., he addressed different issues concerning modernity, labored
on his original philosophy of history—the history of being.
 Heidegger was a member and supporter of the Nazi Party. There is
controversy as to the relationship between his philosophy and his
Nazism.
 At a Glance: Who is MARTIN
HEIDEGGER?
 Heidegger argues that technology is not just a tool or instrument that
humans use to accomplish their goals, but rather a way of revealing or
uncovering the world around us.
 According to Heidegger, technology is a mode of revealing in that it
brings forth new possibilities for human action and understanding.
 According to Heidegger, technology is not just a tool or instrument that
humans use to accomplish their goals, but rather a way of revealing or
uncovering the world around us. In other words, technology brings forth
new possibilities for human action and understanding by changing the
way we see the world and ourselves.
 At a Glance: Who is MARTIN
 Heidegger argues that technology is not just a neutral tool that humans can
HEIDEGGER?
use for good or bad purposes, but rather a mode of revealing that
transforms our relationship with the world.
 He suggests that technology is a means of "enframing" or "standing-
reserve" that reduces everything to a resource to be exploited. This mindset
encourages us to view the world in a particular way that prioritizes
efficiency and productivity over other values, such as beauty, meaning, and
purpose.
 Overall, Heidegger's concept of "Technology as a Way of Revealing"
encourages us to reflect on the role of technology in our lives and to
consider how it is shaping our understanding of the world and ourselves. It
challenges us to look beyond the surface of things and to cultivate a deeper
understanding of our relationship with the world around us.
THE ESSENCE OF
TECHNOLOGY
1. Instrumental Definition: Technology is a means to
an end.
In this context, technology is viewed as a tool available to individuals, groups
and communities that desire to make an impact on society.
How technology is used varies from individual to individual, groups to groups,
and communities to communities according to their individual and collective
functions, goals, and aspirations.
While technology is omnipresent, knowing its functions requires paying attention
to how human use it as a means to an end. In this sense, technology is an
instrument aimed at getting things done.
2. Anthropological Definition: Technology is a human
activity
Alternatively, technology can also be defined as a human activity because to
achieve an end and to produce and use a means to an end is, by itself, a human
activity.
The production or invention of technological equipment, tools and machine, the
products and inventions, and the purpose and functions they serve are what
define technology.
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