Episteme and Curiosity: Two Paths of Information Processing
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53469/jsshl.2023.06(05).04Keywords:
information processing, rescuing phenomena, curiosity, sinkingAbstract
Processing information is both an expression of rational capacity and a manifestation of spiritual necessity. It serves as both an ability and a desire, as well as a means and an end. In comparing Aristotle's concept of "seeking knowledge" and Heidegger's concept of "curiosity", this dual tension structure can be presented in the ontological and existential sense. Aristotle's concept of "seeking knowledge" is an inherent determination of human essence, leading individuals to engage with the diverse and complex possibilities of cognitive objects in a manner that seeks to rescue phenomena. This is done through sensory perception, reasoning, and contemplation in the quest for truth, revealing a transcendent path. Heidegger's concept of "curiosity" is a perceptual inclination that invites the world to reveal itself. It prompts individuals to face the world in a state of uncertainty, exploring cognitive possibilities in an ambiguous manner, and causing beings to manifest in the semblance of illusion. This sketches a path where existence inwardly sinks into the world it engages with.
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