Sentido y existencia: Una ontología realista (Biblioteca de Filosofía nº 0)

by Markus Gabriel

'Sentido y existencia', obra principal de Markus Gabriel, aborda el tema de la validez y los límites de la ontología y la metafísica con un extraordinario conocimiento tanto de la historia de la filosofía como de la moderna teoría de la ciencia.
La ontología moderna, desde Kant, nos ha familiarizado con la idea de que "existencia" no es un concepto que contribuya a determinar las propiedades de un objeto. Pero si la existencia (el ser) no es una propiedad del objeto, ¿qué es? Markus Gabriel se enfrenta a este problema con su ontología de los campos de sentido. Según él, existir significa aparecer en un campo de sentido.
Esta tesis va inherente a un radical "pluralismo ontológico". Gabriel parte de la experiencia preontológica de una pluralidad de campos de sentido y rechaza la idea de una totalidad en la que están insertos los diversos campos de objetos, junto con el sentimiento oceánico de unidad con ella. Esa unidad queda suplantada por una proliferación transfinita de campos de sentido.
Dicho con toda brevedad, en 'Sentido y existencia' Gabriel niega que haya un mundo unitario, un mundo que podamos presentar en una "imagen" o captar en una "intuición". Con ello se abren grietas en conceptos como "orden del mundo", "universo", "ciencia en general" e incluso "razón".

Genres: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Nonfiction

490 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Markus Gabriel was born in 1980 and studied in Heidelberg, Lisbon and New York. Since 2009 he has held the chair for Epistemology at the University of Bonn; and with this appointment he became Germany's youngest philosophy professor. He is also the director of the International Center for Philosophy in Bonn.

Reviews

[Casey Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing can exist without first being placed in some larger order meaning or context. As such, Markus Gabriel's "Fields of Sense" is like taking a philosophical joyride through the landscapes of meaning and reality. If you're into deep dives into language, perception, and how we make sense of the world, this book is a thought-provoking journey worth embarking on.

Gabriel dives into the complexities of how we create and interpret meaning, weaving together philosophy, linguistics, and psychology into a rich tapestry of ideas. He challenges traditional notions about truth and reality, arguing that our understanding of the world is intricately tied to the frameworks of language and perception that we use.

What's really fascinating is Gabriel's ability to blend deep philosophical concepts with everyday examples. He shows how language shapes our reality—from the way we describe objects to the metaphors we use to understand complex ideas. It's like peeking behind the curtain to see how our words shape our understanding of the world.

Gabriel doesn't shy away from tackling big questions, either. Whether he's discussing the nature of consciousness, the limits of human knowledge, or the role of technology in shaping our perceptions, he invites readers to question assumptions and explore new ways of thinking.

But be warned: this isn't a breezy beach read. Gabriel's ideas can be dense at times, and you might find yourself pausing to unpack his arguments or re-read a passage to fully grasp the nuances. Yet, that's part of the fun—the challenge of wrestling with profound ideas about existence and meaning.

"Fields of Sense" puts forward a completely novel pluralistic ontology. It is a stimulating exploration of how language and perception shape our understanding of reality. Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast or simply curious about the power of words, Gabriel's insights will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the complexities of human thought and the endless possibilities of philosophical inquiry.