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Antimodernism in Case of Heidegger and Junger

Dražen Cepić

Abstract

This paper outlines antimodernistic segments of Heidegger and Jünger’s work respectively as well as in their connections. In this analysis Bourdieu’s method of sociological reading of philosophical texts is used. It includes both textual and extra-textual analysis, without giving preference to either. In order to achieve that, one should discard biased reading that would either give autonomy to philosophical texts or reduce that autonomy completely. I tried to
observe the antimodern, conservative elements on the level of the text on the one hand and on the level of daily political situation on the other, and to connect them at the end. Contrary to many theorists who claim that antimodernism is a feature of only certain phases in the work of the above mentioned authors, this paper argues that elements of antimodern thought can be found even in phases where it is not that evident.

Keywords

antimodernism; Heidegger; Jünger; conservative revolution

Hrčak ID:

4455

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/4455

Publication date:

20.6.2006.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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