“Tradition is the transmitting of linguistic messages that constitute the horizon within which Dasein is thrown as a historically determined project: and tradition derives its importance from the fact that Being, as a horizon of disclosure in which things appear, can arise only as a trace of past words or as an announcement that has been handed down to us.”
Quote by Gianni Vattimo
Author
Gianni Vattimo
Gianni Vattimo, an Italian politician, was born on January 4, 1936. He is renowned for his contributions to postmodern philosophy, particularly in the fields of deconstruction and critical theory. more
You May Also Like
“There is freedom of speech, but I cannot guarantee freedom after speech”
“Politics is like boxing - you try to knock out your opponents.”
“I want to be remembered as a great athlete. As a boxing champion.”
Source: Wittgenstein's mistress
Source: Reader's Block
Source: Wittgenstein's mistress
“I also believe I met William Gaddis once. He did not look Italian.”
Source: Wittgenstein's mistress