Heidegger, Martin
Parmenides (Studies in Continental Thought)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253212146
- author:
- Heidegger, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 192
- Genre:
- Ancient Western philosophy to c 500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Parmenides is a lecture course delivered by Martin Heidegger at the University of Freiburg in 1942-1943. In this work, Heidegger presents a highly original interpretation of ancient Greek philosophy.
The central theme of Parmenides is the question of truth and the primordial understanding of truth found in Parmenides' "didactic poem." Heidegger highlights the contrast between Greek and Roman thought and the reflection of that contrast in language. The book also analyzes the decline in the primordial understanding of truth-and, just as importantly, of untruth-that began in later Greek philosophy.
Delivered during a time described by Heidegger as "out of joint," Parmenides offers a strident critique of the contemporary world, shedding light on the enduring relevance of ancient Greek thought to our own times.
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