Heidegger's Being and Time
An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide
Published on 15. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7486-2734-9 (ISBN)
Description
Everything you need to know about Heidegger's Being and Time in one volume.Being and Time is one of the most important publications in phenomenology of the twentieth century which has had a direct influence on not only many different philosophers, but also artists, writers and film makers. This book appeals to first-time readers of Heidegger and is free of technical jargon. Readers will be taken through Being and Time section by section, meaning it can be read alongside the main text.
Reviews / Votes
As the first commentary on Being and Time in English to give as much respect to French readings of the book as to analytic readings, William Large's accessible introduction deserves to be widely read. -- Robert Bernasconi, The University of Memphis As the first commentary on Being and Time in English to give as much respect to French readings of the book as to analytic readings, William Large's accessible introduction deserves to be widely read. -- Robert Bernasconi, the University of MemphisMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
229 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7486-2734-9 (9780748627349)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
William Large is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Gloucestershire.
Content
1. Historical Context; 2. A Guide to the Text; The Question of Being; Being in the World; Others, Language and Truth; Anxiety, Death and Guilt; Time and History; 3. Study Aids; Glossary; Further Reading; Writing an Essay on Heidegger's Being and Time.