Heidegger and Aristotle

Reviews / Votes

"Rather than directly presenting an interpretation of the relationship between Aristotle and Heidegger, Bowler's book examines the relationship indirectly through a discussion of Heidegger's confrontation with the work of his contemporaries, with representatives of German neo-Kantianism, Lebensphilosophie, and phenomenology figuring most prominently in Bowler's account. These chapters present clear readings of figures such as Ricker, Husserl, Natorp, and Delthey... This book provides insights into the figures that influenced Heidegger's early thought in a thoroughly lucid and engaging manner. Summing Up: Recommended.Graduate students and faculty/researchers." -C.R. McCall, CHOICE, January 2009 Mention -Chronicle of Higher Education, August 15, 2008 "... the book is definitely worth reading for the Heidegger scholar because of the breadth of ground covered and the freshness of some of the interpretation. Bowler also attempts to go beyond simply interpreting Heidegger's works to essay a reformulation of Heidegger's understanding of philosophy, something worthy of respect both for the difficulty of the undertaking and the (relatively) jargon-free expression he brings to the topic." - The Review of Metaphysics 'Bowler does a splendid job of bringing to light the philosophical landscape of Heidegger's early years, and he does this in a way that is both plausible and illuminating ... Bowler's book challenges us to re-think Heidegger's project, as well as how it relates to the context thatproduces and sustains it. It is a fine work of philosophy in its own right, and a welcome contribution to the praxis of philosophy.' - Philosophy in Review