Abstract:

The essence of modern technology and its implications for the fate of the humanity were among the core concerns of Heidegger’s later thoughts. Within these concerns， Ge-stell （enframing） undoubtedly stands as a pivotal concept. The intellectual trajectory of Heidegger’s later essay The Question Concerning Technology is traced， situating his newly coined concept of Ge-stell through the broader unfolding of Western metaphysics and within the horizon of truth as alētheia （unconcealment）. It is elucidated and argued that Heidegger’s key concepts surrounding Ge-stell-such as Her-vor-bringen （bringing-forth）， Herausfordern （challenging-forth）， Bestellen （ordering/setting-in-place）， and Bestand （standing-reserve）-as well as the “danger” and “salvation” the humankind faces in this era of technological domination and control， can only be properly understood through a unveiling of the essence of the concept of Ge-stell. Furthermore， the current developments in human technology such as the philosophical significance of large language models centered on AI may， through a critical engagement with Ge-stell， reveal their potential to illuminate new directions for future philosophy.

Key words: Heidegger, philosophy of technology, Ge-stell, Herausfordern, Bestellen, salvation