Invisible Hands

Heidegger and Adam Smith on Tacit Knowledge

“With a mighty hand and outstretched arm; God’s love endures forever.” (Psalms 136:12)

“The individual…is led by an invisible hand to an end which is no part of his intention.” (Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations)

“Apes too have organs that can grasp, but they do not have hands. The hand is infinitely different from all grasping organs—paws, claws, or fang…