THE HERMENEUTICS OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE PROBLEM OF LANGUAGE IN HEIDEGGER'S PHILOSOPHY

Moskvitin V. A.

This article examines the dialectical interaction between the hermeneutic understanding of technology and the linguistic aspects of existence through the lens of Heidegger's philosophy. The central question is how technology, understood as a way of revealing being, relates to language, which serves as a medium in our perception and interpretation of reality. According to Heidegger's conception, technology is not merely a utilitarian toolkit; rather, it expresses fundamental aspects of being that manifest in linguistic structures and cultural contexts. Language, possessing the function of a bearer of meanings and interpretive possibilities, defines the boundaries of our perception of technological phenomena and their roles in human existence. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between technology and language within the context of Heidegger's philosophy, emphasizing technology as the language of being and its role in shaping contemporary ontological and existential concepts. Through hermeneutic and etymological approaches, the analysis delves into key concepts of Heidegger’s philosophy, including "Gestell" and "techne." This enables a deeper understanding of how technology transforms not only our relationship with the world but also the very language itself, impoverishing it and reducing it to functional descriptions. A critical analysis of contemporary technocratic discourse is complemented by an attempt to identify opportunities for restoring a "genuine" language capable of expressing the existential complexity of human interaction with being. Therefore, it is essential to investigate how hermeneutics aids in understanding this complex synthesis and how Heidegger's interpretation of language shapes our perception of technical processes and their impact on existential dimensions. Engaging with this issue opens up the possibility of a deeper awareness of the challenges facing humanity in the context of the technological transformation of the epoch.

Keywords:Martin Heidegger, technology, Gestell, language of being, technocratic discourse, hermeneutics, techne, revealing truth, existential philosophy, philosophy of science and technology