Wrathall, Mark
How to Read Heidegger
- ISBN 13:
- 9781862077669
- author:
- Wrathall, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Heidegger's complex philosophy can be daunting, but Mark A. Wrathall provides a clear and accessible guide to understanding his ideas. This book explores Heidegger's thoughts on human existence, technology, and the nature of truth, art, and language. Wrathall delves into Heidegger's early work, where he examines how our shared world shapes our lives, and later considers the impact of technology on our ability to live meaningful lives. The author also addresses Heidegger's involvement with National Socialism, situating it within his broader views on history and human existence. Through extracts from key texts such as Being and Time, Wrathall sheds light on Heidegger's most important ideas, making this book an ideal introduction for those new to his philosophy or seeking a deeper understanding of his thought.
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