The book begins by exploring Heidegger's central concern, the question of Being, and his way of doing philosophy. After considering his environment, personality, and early thought, it carefully takes readers through his best-known work, Being and Time. Heidegger concludes with highlights of its subject's later thought, providing guidelines for understanding Contributions to Philosophy and other important texts. It gives special attention to the philosopher's political involvement with the Nazis in the 1930s, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of the reactions to his politics, reactions ranging from exculpation to complete condemnation.
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The book begins by exploring Heidegger's central concern, the question of Being, and his way of doing philosophy. After considering his environment, personality, and early thought, it carefully takes readers through his best-known work, Being and Time. Heidegger concludes with highlights of its subject's later thought, providing guidelines for understanding Contributions to Philosophy and other important texts. It gives special attention to the philosopher's political involvement with the Nazis in the 1930s, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of the reactions to his politics, reactions ranging from exculpation to complete condemnation.
Imprint | Cornell University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 1998 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
Authors | Richard Polt |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8014-3584-3 |
Barcode | 9780801435843 |
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LSN | 0-8014-3584-6 |