The Myths of Origin in Hegel and Heidegger

The chapter delves into the concept of origin myths and their significance within the philosophies of Hegel and Heidegger. It contends that the conceptions of myths, particularly those pertaining to origins, by Hegel and Heidegger are considerably more intricate and nuanced than commonly acknowledged. Throughout the analysis, the chapter demonstrates that for both Hegel and Heidegger, the crux of their understanding of origins myths resolves between the interplay between nature and (spiritual) history. Ultimately, the chapter argues that, in their exploration of origin myths, Hegel and Heidegger traverse distinct yet complementary paths; they view myth, which they both regard as encompassing the nexus of nature and history, as a fundamental expression of the experience of what it means to be an I.