Heidegger: Thinking of Being (Key Contemporary Thinkers)

Heidegger: Thinking of Being (Key Contemporary Thinkers)

Martin Heidegger is among the most important philosophers of the Twentieth Century. Within the continental tradition, almost every great figure has been deeply influenced by his work. For this reason, a full understanding of the course of modern philosophy is impossible without at least a basic grasp of Heidegger. Unfortunately, his work is notoriously difficult, both because of his innovative ideas and his difficult writing style.

In this compelling book, Lee Braver cuts through the jargon to present Heideggerâ€™s ideas in clear English, using illuminating examples and explications of thorny passages. In so doing, he offers readers an accessible overview of Heideggerâ€™s entire career. The first half of the book presents a guide through Being and Time, Heideggerâ€™s early masterpiece, while the second half covers the key themes of his later writing, including technology, subjectivity, history, nihilism, agency, and the nature of thought itself. As Heideggerâ€™s later work is deeply engaged with other philosophers, Braver explains the relevance of Plato, Descartes, Kant, and Nietzsche for Heideggerâ€™s thought.

This book will be of great interest to students and scholars trying to find their way through Heideggerâ€™s difficult ideas. Anyone interested in Twentieth Century continental philosophy must come to terms with Heidegger, and this book is the ideal place to begin.
Country USA
Manufacturer Polity
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-04-10
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Polity
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-04-10
Format	Kindle eBook

Heidegger: Thinking of Being (Key Contemporary Thinkers)

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