Heidegger – Language is the House of Being
Language is the house of Being. In its home man dwells. Those who think and those who create with words are the guardians of this home.” – Martin Heidegger, German philosopher, Letter on Humanism, 1947.
The philosopher Jose Ortega y Gasset once said that man had no nature, only history. While I respect this opinion, I think that man’s real human nature is language. Just as the lesser god Prometheus handed fire to man, a major God handed a major boon to mankind: language.
After years of pondering whatever Martin Heidegger meant by “Language is the House of Being,” it finally dawned on me (as I watched catatrophic news on TV) that Heidegger meant language is not only a construct, a shelter, an edifice, an abode, but the soul of humanity–container of infinity.
Through language we search heaven and earth; through language we accept or reject God; through language we accept or reject the absolutes that guide the human race.
And yes, it is only through language that we experience aesthetic bliss–and love. Although bliss and love are more akin to the emotional life, the viscera, the central nervous system, the body can only partially express bliss and love. Language is indispensable, or if not, then try to tell that to painters, poets, and writers.
Take Trollope (in History of Pendennis):”It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all.” And Trollope went on to fill library shelves with language and love.
We think and we feel by using words. Though words are more adept and adequate to thinking than to feeling, we still recognize that even our deepest emotions must be converted into words to express what we feel. When we immerse ourselves in a good book we feel with and for the characters: with Don Quijote and Sancho we experience the real meaning of friendship; with Anna Karenina and Aschenbach we feel the exquisite pangs of deeply tormented souls; with Remedios The Beauty we ascend to heaven.
Can we build science without language? Isn’t language the vessel of patterns, axioms, equations, paradigms, and formulas? Is wisdom achievable without language?
Even the most recalcitrant nihilist or atheist needs language to refute the existence of God; the same God that gave him the gift of language.
When humans master a language, they are never homeless. Even when their houses burn–as we watched the flames destroy thousands of houses in San Diego, California–their spirit, their humanity survives in the House of Being–Infinity.
The Best Beach House Designs
When we go about the home, many things to take into consideration. Building a summer home is no exception. Not only should your beach house designs take in to account the dimensions of your property, but also the specific details of its location. For example, when you purchase beach house designs, they cannot reasonably tell you how well their house would stand to a hurricane. That is the job of builders, inspectors and engineers. What’s about flooding and earthquake? Your holiday residence might be where you escape to dream a little, and take a break from your everyday life, but you shouldn’t be day-dreaming during the planning phases of its construction. Take into account all the details that may affect your beach house.
The fact of matter is that merrily getting a quality beach house design isn’t nearly enough. You must take extra steps to know where you are building, and insure that it is solid enough to accommodate your plans. Nature is never changing for and must realize that there are only going to be an increasing number of natural disasters, and you are wise to take into account all of the force of nature can affect your beach. It’s not about the aesthetics alone. Not by a long shot.
Before you delve into the various beach house designs, you would be wise to do some good research, due diligence about the location where you are going to build it. You should take into account the tides and available breakwaters, insure an adequate distance above sea level for protection, and do your research to insure that you are not building in a place of the planets which is often beset by storms. If you don’t want to be paying a fortune to build your dream cottage, you should also research what local materials are readily available at affordable prices, and then buy a beach house design which incorporates these materials in its design.
Probably the most important thing you could do would be to hire a builder that is intimately familiar with the area. All lands are different and have unique characteristics. There are probably tens of thousands of people who could draw out perfect beach house designs which will positively make you jump for joy, but a big part of building the perfect beach house is ensuring that it is designed for where you are going to put it.
Great beach house designs, like great designs for any building, always take into account the local geography and climate. They don’t foolishly seek to build the most sprawling, extravagant design possible, without factoring in the environment. You must also take into account the cost for homeowners insurance because they can get pretty damn pricey. Take care to do this to in a thoughtful fashion and you will be happier knowing that you have built a beach house which will keep you and your family safe for years to come.
Women’s Clothing Styles – Shoulders
When it comes to shoulders in women’s clothing this season, think big, think 80s soap opera Dallas, think sparkle – and you might just have the latest style sussed. Shoulder pads are back but with extra oomph this season – we’ve seen the catwalk shows, we’ve trawled the UK high street, but the best shoulder details we’ve seen are in clothes shops online. Here is our guide to how to seize the latest style and look hot for the rest of summer.
Ruffle shoulder jersey
If frills and pleats are your favourite texture, we think you’ll love the Rare Ruffle Shoulder Jersey from online clothes shop Get The Label. This stunning dress comes in grey marl which is a great colour to make the summer to autumn transition. It features built-in shoulder pads with dramatic ruffle detail and includes delicate tie detailing at the back. Keep your accessories plain to pull off this great look.
Marl puff shoulder detail jumper
Maybe you prefer puffs, in which case you’ll be delighted with the Marl Puff Shoulder Detail Jumper which is available from House of Fraser’s online clothes shop. This top comes in a rustic pumpkin colour which is ideal for the end of summer harvest season. This jumper features a scooped neck with knitted detailing to the shoulders and is a more subtle way to do shoulders this season, especially when teamed with black trousers for the office. Plus with a touch of angora it’s soft on the skin for added luxury.
Updated little black dresses
You can even update your little black dress this season too. We love the Motel Beth Shoulder Detail Dress which is also available from House of Fraser. This classic dress features a clean, crisp cut while blue lace detailing to the shoulders gives it a modern edge. A deep v-shaped back shows a little flesh for sophisticated sex appeal. Another option is the Bella Sequin Shoulder Dress from online clothes shop boohoo.com. This little black dress features sparkling gold and black sequin detail to the shoulders while the mesh back gives it a glam rock feel.
Micoda Shoulder Detail Top
If you’re looking for something a little more casual, take a look at the Micoda Shoulder Detail Top from designer clothes shop online Ted Baker. This simple grey t-shirt is brought to life with dramatic shoulder embellishments in a contrasting cream colour. This t-shirt looks great teamed with jeans and pumps for a relaxed day look.
So what are you waiting for? Get yourself online and have the latest looks delivered to your door.