Costello, Jef

Heidegger in Chicago

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ISBN 13:
9781940933115
author:
Costello, Jef
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Counter-Currents Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
146
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Humorous, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.47

Description

Waking Up from the American Dream by Gregory Hood is a comedic exploration of the life and ideas of Martin Heidegger in 1950s America. In this humorous send-up, Heidegger navigates a surreal landscape populated by eccentric figures from Hollywood, politics, and philosophy. He encounters a range of characters who mistake him for everything from a playboy to a nihilist, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and misadventures. Along the way, Hood pokes fun at American culture, idealism, and philosophical movements, offering a witty critique of the era's values and excesses. This book is a lighthearted and entertaining romp through Heidegger's life in America, well suited to readers looking for a humorous take on philosophy and popular culture.

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