„Dunkel, aber mit einem Helm von Gold, der unruhig glänzt.“ Dieter Henrichs existentielle Fixpunkte und kunst-theoretische Konstellationen

In this essay, we propose a) in the first part to contextualize the figure of Dieter Henrich compared to his «Fixpunkte» (existential and philosophical), and then b) in the second part to explore some constellations traceable in his thought. The intent of this essay is therefore first of all to descend into the darkness (Dunkelheit) that enveloped the «Grunderfahrungen» of Henrich’s early years and to go in search of the first familiar and academic "Fixpunktes" of his existence, towards which Henrich has repeatedly addressed his gratitude (Dankbarkeit). Subsequently, we will focus on the plexus «Subjektivität und Kunst», with references to other more mature theoretical constellations that defined themselves in the American years and which continued to orient the always original, tireless, and soberly revolutionary thoughts of Dieter Henrich's, up to the limits of heterodoxy.