Sunday, December 24, 2023

Victor Farías (b 1940)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Far%C3%ADas

https://youtu.be/_TEEJeyZNaM?si=Dwtk4Zs22r9iFhu7

Heidegger and Nazism

A one-time student of Heidegger, Farías is best known for his controversial book Heidegger and Nazism (1987), which concluded that Heidegger's philosophy is inherently fascist. His writings are informed by his philosophical education in Germany and a political commitment to the Chilean left. Farías viewpoint in his work is also conscious of Chile's involvement as a place of sanctuary and refuge to Nazis during and after the war. Upon its publication, Heidegger and Nazism obtained international attention and was published in 14 countries.