Conference Presentations by Erdal Yıldız
Franz Kafka’s short story titled “Before the Law” constitutes the chief pillars of the novel titl... more Franz Kafka’s short story titled “Before the Law” constitutes the chief pillars of the novel titled “the Trial” which he didn’t finished. After its publication, this short story has been taken into consideration by many thinkers who think about the relation between “Law” and “Human” and it has been interpreted differently by these thinkers. We present these understanding differences from readers belong different times with considering the historical context where the text was created. We keep in mind that this philosophical text can also have political and cultural grounds and these grounds can go even deeper than they seem. In here, we first try to analyze this short story and then read one of the interpretations which belongs to Jacques Derrida alongside with the text again accompanied with the concepts like “the Law”, “Human”, “Rights” with new interpretation -with a chapter from Alice in Wonderland- to see if it is possible to think Kafka’s “Before the Law” in a new manner.
This paper is based on Heidegger's work entitled in as 'Bemerkungen zu KunstPlastik- Raum'. Withi... more This paper is based on Heidegger's work entitled in as 'Bemerkungen zu KunstPlastik- Raum'. Within the paper, it is aimed to reveal the relations between the concepts of art, work of art, to read, sculpture and space.
This paper is based on Heidegger's work entitled in English as "The Way to Language". Within the ... more This paper is based on Heidegger's work entitled in English as "The Way to Language". Within the paper, it is aimed to reveal the relations in between the concepts of; way, to make way for, language, poetry, to talk, to demonstrate, to talk together with, and
Enowning. Accordingly, it will be endeavored to point out that each way newly opened in the langauge is also the way to both thinking and living.
Enowning. Accordingly, it will be endeavored to point out that each way newly opened in the langauge is also the way to both thinking and living.
Books by Erdal Yıldız
Herakleitos Fragmanlar (2016)
Papers by Erdal Yıldız
Heidegger‘in burada cevirisi sunulan metin onun ikinci donem calismalari arasinda yer alir. Heide... more Heidegger‘in burada cevirisi sunulan metin onun ikinci donem calismalari arasinda yer alir. Heidegger‘in daha cok Kehre terimi ile anilan dusunme ve felsefe anlayisindaki degisimin ardindan felsefe tarihinde kendine yer etmis isimlerden biri olan Nietzsche uzerine felsefi dusunmesini ortaya koymasi acisindan bu calismasi onemlidir. Nietzsche‘nin dunyaya, insana ve yasama dair goruslerinin merkezinde bulunan bir imge olarak onun Zerdust karakterini ve bu karakter uzerinden Nietzsche‘nin goruslerini ele alip kendi felsefi sorgulamasinin bir konusu yapmasi dolayisiyla hem Heidegger‘in ikinci donemdeki dusunme tarzinin hem de Nietzsche‘nin ozgun bir felsefi okumasinin bir ornegi olarak dikkate deger bir calismadir
Varlıktan Dile Dilden Varlığa
Kutadgubilig Felsefe-Bilim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 2016
In this text, it has been tried to show the difference between Heidegger’s first and second era u... more In this text, it has been tried to show the difference between Heidegger’s first and second era understanding of language. In his first era, to manifest Heidegger’s understanding of language, outlines of Being and Time have been discussed and relevant chapter is read carefully. To manifest his understanding of language in second era, the work of On the Way to the Language has been taken as a base. With this comparative study, it has been tried to shown the change that “language” has undergone in Heidegger philosophy.
Democracy as a Collection/Society of Porcupines
Problems of Democracy: Probing the Boundaries, 2010
Aion'un Oyunu
Bu calisma Herakleitos'un 52. Fragmanini temele alarak, yasam, zaman, omur, cocuk, oyun, gibi... more Bu calisma Herakleitos'un 52. Fragmanini temele alarak, yasam, zaman, omur, cocuk, oyun, gibi kavramlarin anlam baglamlarini acik kilmayi amaclamaktadir. Bu kavramlar arasindaki baglantilar, oyun ve omur ve cocuk kavramlari cercevesinde islenenecektir.
Herder'den Heidegger'e: Sorge
The article which is presented here includes an analysis of concept of “care” which mostly has fo... more The article which is presented here includes an analysis of concept of “care” which mostly has found itself a place in history of philosophy in different forms, both psychologically and philosophically. Even though there are different thinkers who gave a place to this concept in their works, the main interest in here is towards what Herder and Heidegger said and thought regarding the concept. It has been tried to show how the concept of “care” is understood throughout the history of philosophy. Lastly, it has been tried if there is a possible and genuine interpretation.
Nietzsche’de Yaşamın Olumlanması Üzerine
Marife Dini Araştırmalar Dergisi
In this article, through Nietzsche's criticisms about moral sentiments which were dominan... more In this article, through Nietzsche's criticisms about moral sentiments which were dominant in his era, the theme of affirmation of life-which exists in almost all of his works-is be presented. This theme can be seen in his criticisms towards Christian morals ethically, in the understanding of eternal recurrence which has more of a metaphysical ground or in the famous character of Zoroaster which can be read as a theory about how a human can live more authentically and as himself/herself. This yes-saying attitude towards life has penetrated into all of his philosophical views. And in this article, an attempt is made to clarify the attitude towards life has an essential and central place in Nietzsche's philosophy. The aim is to show how important the idea of the uniqueness of the human and the extollment of human life in a positive manner was for Nietzsche.
In this article, through Nietzsche’s criticisms about moral sentiments which were dominant in his... more In this article, through Nietzsche’s criticisms about moral sentiments which were dominant in his era, the theme of affirmation of life -which exists in almost all of his works- is be presented. This theme can be seen in his criticisms towards Christian morals ethically, in the understanding of eternal recurrence which has more of a metaphysical ground or in the famous character of Zoroaster which can be read as a theory about how a human can live more authentically and as himself/herself. This yes-saying attitude towards life has
penetrated into all of his philosophical views. And in this article, an attempt is made to clarify the attitude towards life has an essential and central place in Nietzsche’s philosophy. The aim is to show how important the idea of the uniqueness of the human and the extollment of human life in a positive manner was for
Nietzsche.
penetrated into all of his philosophical views. And in this article, an attempt is made to clarify the attitude towards life has an essential and central place in Nietzsche’s philosophy. The aim is to show how important the idea of the uniqueness of the human and the extollment of human life in a positive manner was for
Nietzsche.
In this work, philosophy of Plato -who was one of the greatest thinkers of Ancient Greek- has bee... more In this work, philosophy of Plato -who was one of the greatest thinkers of Ancient Greek- has been examined. Concepts like republic, society and human which hold an important place in philosophy of Plato have been handled with their interrelations with each other. Differences and similarities between approach of Ancient Greek to these concepts and of Plato’s have been tried to present. His works where he mentions his opinios towards these concepts have been subjected to a philosophical reading by
showing his criticism towards different regimes. With regard to social constructions in the era where Plato had lived, the social statues of individuals like man, woman and child have been investigated. It has been tried to clarify Plato’s understanding of ideal republic with clearing what the functions and duties of these individuals are in Plato’s understanding of ideal republic.
showing his criticism towards different regimes. With regard to social constructions in the era where Plato had lived, the social statues of individuals like man, woman and child have been investigated. It has been tried to clarify Plato’s understanding of ideal republic with clearing what the functions and duties of these individuals are in Plato’s understanding of ideal republic.
In this article, mainly two things have been attempted. First, there is an investigation of the o... more In this article, mainly two things have been attempted. First, there is an investigation of the origin of the Turkish word “silence” as an etymological adventure. In this investigation, the relation between Turkish word, term “silence” and fact, experience of silence has been examined semantically, etymologically and phenomenologically. Secondly, regarding as a continuation of first investigation and constituing a ground for it, evolutionary origin of the sound of shh [sushing] as an almost universal calling to silence has been researched. In this investigation, it has been tried to make clear the relation between silence experience and sound of calling to silence by dividing the evolutionary forming of consciousness, I and unconsciousness into hypothetical stages.
In this article, a thinking about the concept of touching has been tried. This article finds its ... more In this article, a thinking about the concept of touching has been tried. This article finds its center within the philosophical interpretation of Jean-Luc Nancy‘s towards a narration in the Bible. The main concern here will focus on the sentence of ―Noli me Tangere‖. It has been examined how this sentence is understood within different contexts. Lastly, it has been tried if a genuine interpretation is possible or not.
This work is a bibliography of Heidegger in Turkey and Turkish language. With this bibliography i... more This work is a bibliography of Heidegger in Turkey and Turkish language. With this bibliography it has been aimed both to reconnect the mostly missing links between generations, of philosophical thinking in Turkey between generations
and to present a list ot texts which anyone who wants to think about Heidegger and his philosophy can turn to read.
and to present a list ot texts which anyone who wants to think about Heidegger and his philosophy can turn to read.
The article which is presented here includes an analysis of concept of “care” which mostly has fo... more The article which is presented here includes an analysis of concept of “care” which mostly has found itself a place in history of philosophy in different forms. Even though thinkers who gave a place to this concept in their works, the main interest is about what Herder and Heidegger said. It has been tried to show how
concept of “care” is understood throughout the history of philosophy. Lastly, it has been tried if there is a possible and genuine interpretation.
concept of “care” is understood throughout the history of philosophy. Lastly, it has been tried if there is a possible and genuine interpretation.
In this text presented here, it has been tried to Show the difference between Heidegger’s first a... more In this text presented here, it has been tried to Show the difference between Heidegger’s first and second era understanding of language. In his first era, to manifest Heidegger’s understanding of language, outlines of Being and
Time has been discussed and concerned chapter is read carefully. To manifest his understanding of language in second era, the work of On the Way to the Language has been taken as a base. With this comparative study, it has been tried to shown the change that “language” has undergone in Heidegger philosophy.
Time has been discussed and concerned chapter is read carefully. To manifest his understanding of language in second era, the work of On the Way to the Language has been taken as a base. With this comparative study, it has been tried to shown the change that “language” has undergone in Heidegger philosophy.