Realms of Freedom~Chpt. 1.
To understand the relationship between image and freedom, I will need to define freedom in order to make an argument, therefore here are my notes on several thinkers.
Here we will grab the hand of big dudes, Heidegger, Nietzsche, Foucault and Kant . In his book Being and Time, Heidegger argues that our being is fundamentally determined by our freedom. We are free to choose how we want to be, and this choice shapes our very identity. For Nietzsche, freedom is about self-mastery. We are not slaves to our emotions or desires, but master them through reason and will. This gives us the power to create our own values and pursue our own goals. Sartre's notion of freedom is based on the idea that humans are free to choose their own actions and are responsible for the consequences of those actions. This means that humans have the power to change their own lives and create their own destiny. Foucault's notion of freedom is based on the idea that humans are free to define their own identities and to create their own reality. This means that humans have the power to shape their own lives and choose their own destiny. Kant's notion of freedom is based on the idea that humans are free to reason and use their faculties of cognition, will, and imagination. This means that humans have the power to understand the world around them and make choices about their lives.
To continue with this research, I had to pause and ask myself, What really is freedom, and are we born free? Or were we meant to be free? In order to understand the notion of ourselves and how that self interacts with reality, we dispute the phony reality that is in this museification of the self. I will outline the principles of freedom found in major philosophical works in order to construct a framework to examine (and argue) if a fabricated version of ourselves may liberate us.
Heidegger's notion of freedom
In his book, "Being and Time", Heidegger claims that humans are unique in that they are the only beings who can ask questions about their existence. Heidegger believes that this ability to question our existence is what gives us the potential for freedom. According to Heidegger, humans are not free when they are living in a state of "average everydayness". In order to achieve freedom, we must first come to an understanding of our own existence. This understanding can only be achieved through a process of philosophical reflection. Once we have gained this understanding, we will be able to act in accordance with our true nature and achieve our full potential as human beings. Heidegger's concept of freedom has been criticized by some as being too idealistic. Critics claim that it is impossible for humans to gain a complete understanding of their own existence. They also argue that even if such an understanding were possible, it would not lead to the kind of freedom that Heidegger envisions.
Heidegger's notion of freedom is based on the idea that humans are not free in the traditional sense of being able to do whatever they want. Rather, freedom for Heidegger is about being authentic and true to oneself. This means that one must overcome the 'They', or the conformist tendencies within society that pressure individuals to conform. Only by authentically living one's own life can one be truly free.
Nietzsche's notion of freedom
Nietzsche believed that the world was full of suffering and that people were always looking for ways to escape this suffering. He thought that religion was one of the main ways that people tried to escape from the world's Suffering. He also thought that art was another way that people tried to escape from the world's Suffering. Humans were not naturally free and autonomous beings. Instead, he saw us as creatures who are always struggling to find ways to control our environment and others around us. This struggle is the source of much of our suffering, according to Nietzsche. He thought that if we could learn to let go of our need for control, we would be much happier.
He believed that the key to freedom and autonomy was self-mastery. He thought that if we could learn to master our own minds and emotions, we would be able to control our destiny. This self-mastery would allow us to live in harmony with others and with the world around us. Also believed that power was the key to freedom and autonomy. He thought that those who had power over their environment and over other people were more likely to be happy and successful than those who did not have power.
Thus, Nietzsche's views on freedom and autonomy are complex. He believed that humans are not naturally free or autonomous, but that we can become so if we learn to master ourselves and obtain power over our environment.
Free will, is the cornerstone of his philosophical system. For Nietzsche, the will is what gives meaning to our lives. It is the source of our values and our actions. Without it, we would be nothing more than animals. Since he believed that we are not truly free. He thought that our decisions are determined by our biology and environment. However, he also believed that we have the power to transcend these limitations. We can become something more than what we are now.
Nietzsche's free will is a controversial concept. Some people think it means that we can do whatever we want, regardless of the consequences. Others think it means that we are responsible for our own destiny.
In other words, Freedom, according to Nietzsche, is the will to be responsible for ourselves. We are free when we are willing to take responsibility for our own actions and thoughts, and when we are not controlled by others. Nietzsche believed that freedom was a necessary condition for the flourishing of humanity. He thought that humans could only reach their full potential when they were free to pursue their own goals and projects without interference from others.
Sartre's notion of freedom
In his essay "Existentialism is a Humanism," Jean-Paul Sartre defines freedom as the ability to make choices without external constraints. This means that we are free to choose our own actions, even if those actions have negative consequences. We are responsible for our own choices, and we cannot blame others for our mistakes. Sartre believed that humans are fundamentally free beings, but this freedom can be constrained by social structures and other people's opinions. For example, someone might feel pressure to conform to their culture's expectations in order to avoid ridicule or judgement. In these cases, it is still possible to exercise one's freedom by making a choice to act against the pressure, even if it is difficult. Freedom is an important concept in existentialism because it allows us to take control of our lives and create our own meaning. We are not limited by predetermined paths or destiny; instead, we have the power to shape our own lives according to our values and preferences. This makes life meaningful and worth living, even in the face of suffering or adversity.
Foucault's notion of freedom
Michel Foucault argues that the idea of freedom is a social construct. He believes that freedom is something that we create for ourselves, through our interactions with others. Foucault's ideas about freedom have been influential in many different fields, including political science, sociology, and anthropology.
Foucault's ideas about freedom are based on his concept of power. He believes that power is not something that is held by individuals or groups, but rather it is something that we create for ourselves. Foucault argues that we create power through our interactions with others. He believes that power is not static, but rather it is constantly changing and evolving. his concept of freedom is closely linked to his ideas about power. He believes that freedom is something that we create for ourselves, through our interactions with others. Foucault argues that we can only be free if we are able to exercise our power. He believes that power is not something that can be taken away from us, but rather it is something that we give to others.
His ideas about freedom have been influential in many different fields. His concepts of power and freedom have been used to understand and critique the way that social systems work. Foucault's ideas have also been used to challenge traditional ideas about democracy and citizenship.
Kant's notion of freedom
Kant's idea of freedom is often misunderstood. For Kant, freedom is not the ability to do whatever we want, but the ability to act in accordance with our highest ideals. This means that we are free when we act according to principles that we sincerely believe are good, regardless of what anyone else may think or say.
It is this kind of freedom that allows us to develop our characters and reach our full potential as human beings. We are not truly free if we are always following the crowd or doing what others expect of us. Instead, we must be true to ourselves and our own values in order to be truly free.
Kant's idea of freedom has been enormously influential, and it is still relevant today. It reminds us that we should not allow others to control our lives or dictate our choices. We must think for ourselves and act according to our own principles if we want to be free.
