Jeff Malpas
Heidegger's Topology: Being, Place, World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262633680
- author:
- Jeff Malpas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 424
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.1 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, Ph
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Heidegger's Topology: Being, Place, World by Jeff Malpas offers a groundbreaking exploration of Martin Heidegger's thought and its central role of place. At its core, Heidegger's philosophy begins with our situatedness in the world, our "place" from which we engage with being. This book delves into the development of Heidegger's topology across three stages, tracing the evolution of his concepts of being and place. Malpas challenges prevailing interpretations that link Heidegger's notions of place and belonging to his association with Nazism, instead highlighting the significance of spatial thinking in Heidegger's work. This inquiry not only provides a nuanced reading of Heidegger's thought but also reveals its lasting impact on contemporary philosophical debates. By examining Heidegger's topology, readers can gain insight into the development of key ideas and their continued influence on modern philosophy.