Heidegger for Beginners by Jennifer A. Pitts (English) Paperback Book

Description: Heidegger for Beginners by Jennifer A. Pitts, Eric Lemay, Paul Gordon The ideas of the German philosopher Martin Heidegger have been described as an intellectual time bomb, as some of the most revolutionary thought in western history. Despite the enormous amount of secondary scholarship available on Heidegger, it is-due to the complexity of his thought and the density of his writing-difficult for the curious beginner to gain an insight into Heidegger's philosophy. " ""Heidegger For Beginners" serves as an entry into the ideas of one of the 20th century's most important thinkers, situating Heidegger's thought within its philosophical and historical context-alongside such thinkers as Plato, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, Husserl and Sartre. "Heidegger For Beginners" explicates many of Heidegger's central ideas, including the "Nothing", average everydayness, care, existence, be-in-the-world, the "One", the critique of technology, anxiety, and most importantly, "Being"-a notion which may offer us the key to understanding the very mystery of our own existence. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The ideas of the German philosopher Martin Heidegger have been described as an intellectual time bomb, as some of the most revolutionary thought in Western history. Despite the enormous amount of secondary scholarships available on Heidegger, it is - due to the complexity of his thought and the density of his writing - difficult for the curious beginner to gain an insight into Heideggers philosophy. Heidegger For Beginners serves as an entry into the ideas of on of the 20th Centurys most important thinkers, situating Heideggers thought within its philosophical and historical context - alongside such thinkers as Plato, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, Husserl, and Sartre.Heidegger For Beginners explicates many of Heideggers central ideas, including the Nothing, average-everydayness, care, existence, being-in-the-world, the One, the critique of technology, anxiety, and most importantly, being - a notion which may offer us the key to understanding the very mystery of our own existence. Explained here in a way that makes it both accessible and relevant, Heideggers thought not only challenges an entire intellectual tradition, but also challenges our own self-conceptions, the very manner in which we, as humans, choose to exist. Notes This presents the complex ideas of the German philosopher in an entertaining and accessible manner, explaining his central thoughts and situating them within the context of other thinkers. Author Biography Eric LeMay taught writing at Columbia, the University of Chicago, and Harvard. He currently lives in Athens, Ohio, and is on staff in Ohio University. His writing has appeared in "The Paris Review, Gastronomica, Poetry Daily, "and he currently serves as the web editor for "Alimentum: The Literature of Food." Long Description The ideas of the German philosopher Martin Heidegger have been described as an intellectual time bomb, as some of the most revolutionary thought in western history. Despite the enormous amount of secondary scholarship available on Heidegger, it is-due to the complexity of his thought and the density of his writing-difficult for the curious beginner to gain an insight into Heideggers philosophy. " ""Heidegger For Beginners" serves as an entry into the ideas of one of the 20th centurys most important thinkers, situating Heideggers thought within its philosophical and historical context-alongside such thinkers as Plato, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, Husserl and Sartre. "Heidegger For Beginners" explicates many of Heideggers central ideas, including the "Nothing", average everydayness, care, existence, be-in-the-world, the "One", the critique of technology, anxiety, and most importantly, "Being"-a notion which may offer us the key to understanding the very mystery of our own existence. Details ISBN1934389137 Author Paul Gordon Short Title HEIDEGGER FOR BEGINNERS Publisher For Beginners Language English ISBN-10 1934389137 ISBN-13 9781934389133 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 193 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Country of Publication United States Illustrator Paul Gordon DOI 10.1604/9781934389133 NZ Release Date 2007-08-21 US Release Date 2007-08-21 UK Release Date 2007-08-21 Pages 128 Series For Beginners Publication Date 2007-08-21 Imprint For Beginners Audience General AU Release Date 2007-10-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136557590;

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