This essay outlines speculative empiricism, emphasizing experience’s dynamic nature and human self-seeking behavior. William James argues that our identities and achievements are shaped through social interactions and habits. He posits that life should be understood as a process of becoming, with ethical and existential implications rooted in human experiences and creativity.
Heidegger’s examination of religious life emphasizes the interplay between lived experience and historical context in Christianity. He critiques metaphysical frameworks, advocating for a phenomenological approach that recognizes the significance of temporality and authentic existence. Faith, for Heidegger, transcends dogma, focusing on how one enacts life amidst historical reality and existential uncertainty.
The Beginning of Terror 