Unframing Martin Heidegger’s Understanding of Technology

Søren Riis is visiting researcher/scholar at Harvard University.

As for the evocative title of his book, Søren Riis’ objective is to ‘unframe’ Heidegger’s concept of enframing. His book offers an exegetically precise reading of QCT but also, and more importantly, a novel way of interpreting it by examining some of Heidegger’s other works. . . . Riis’ book can contribute to a serious discussion on why and how Heidegger’s QCT is read and taught in many departments.

• Part IThe Essence of Modern TechnologyChapter 1Martin Heidegger’s Question Concerning TechnologyA Question about the Free RelationshipThe Essence of Modern Technology Thought of as EnframingThe Limitations of TechnologyChapter 2Modern Technology As The Offspring Of Enframing: The Reproduction Of Modern TechnologyUnder the Rule of EnframingThe Self-Movement of PhysisPhenomenology of EnframingChapter 3Toward an Understanding of EssenceHeidegger’s Concept of EssenceThe Total Mobilization of BeingsA Matter of TimePart IITechnology in the Context of ArtChapter 4“The Origin Of The Work Of Art”“Out of the Dark Opening”The Truth on the WorkThe Truth in the WorkChapter 5The Truth of TechnologyThe Mystery of the Work of ArtArt in the Work of TechnologyDangerous ArtPart IIIThe Story Between Nature and ArtChapter 6The Genealogy of Modern TechnologyTechne vs. Modern TechnologyThis History of MetaphysicsTwo Approaches Critiquing ModernityChapter 7Alternative GenealogiesThe Characteristic of BeingsBiotechnologyToward the Origin of Modern TechnologyChapter 8AdjustmentA Timely Work of Art“Where the Saving Power is, the Danger also Grows”The Other Beginning