Basic Writings is the finest single-volume anthology of the work of Martin Heidegger, widely considered one of the most important modern philosophers. Its selections offer a full range of the influential author's writings—including "The Origin of the Work of Art," the introduction to Being and Time, "What Is Metaphysics?," "Letter on Humanism," "The Question Concerning Technology," "The Way to Language," and "The End of Philosophy." Featuring a foreword by Heidegger scholar Taylor Carman, this essential collection provides readers with a concise introduction to the groundbreaking philosophy of this brilliant and essential thinker.
| Autor: | Heidegger Martin |
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| ISBN: | 9780061627019 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Harper Collins |
| Veröffentlicht: | 04.11.2008 |
| Schlagworte: | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Economics / Theory HISTORY: Modern / 20th Century / General PHILOSOPHY: Essays PHILOSOPHY: History & Surveys / Modern PHILOSOPHY: MARTIN HEIDEGGER PHILOSOPHY: MODERN PHILOSOPHY: Metaphysics PHILOSOPHY: Political PHILOSOPHY: Social SCIENCE: History |
Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He studied at the University of Freiburg and became a professor at the University of Marburg in 1932. After publishing his his magnum opus, Being and Time (1927), he returned to Freiburg to assume the chair of philosophy upon Husserl's retirement.