Heidegger, Arthur Fine, and the Natural Ontological Attitude

In this paper I argue that Arthur Fine and Martin Heidegger present responses to the dispute between realism and antirealism that are remarkably close in character. Both claim that this dispute arises from a failure to take seriously our everyday experience of things in the world. I argue that it is useful to note the similarity between Fine and Heidegger for two distinct reasons: 1) their view provides a viable alternative to the current realist/antirealist dispute-an alternative that has not been given its due, and 2) it allows us to build a bridge between two seemingly distinct traditions.