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Martin Heidegger
ISBN 9788120816459
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Motilal Banarsidass
Introduction to Metaphysics
Who it's for: students and readers of continental philosophy and metaphysics
Introduction to Metaphysics presents a series of lectures delivered by Martin Heidegger in 1935 at the University of Freiburg. In this seminal work, the author offers a profound and intelligible account of the problem of being. He explores the relevance of this inquiry by demonstrating how it serves as the foundation for both fundamental metaphysical questions and the nature of human existence within its historical context. Through an analysis of etymological roots and Greek philosophical thought, Heidegger examines the historical restriction of the meaning of being.Why You Should Read? Gain insight into one of the most significant philosophical inquiries of the twentieth century. Understand the historical development of the concept of being from Greek antiquity to modern Western thought. Explore the connection between abstract metaphysical questions and the reality of human existence. Engage with a foundational text that challenges traditional oppositions between being, becoming, and appearance. About the AuthorMartin Heidegger was a German philosopher whose work is among the most influential and controversial in twentieth-century continental philosophy. He is best known for his contributions to phenomenology, hermeneutics, and existentialism, particularly through his landmark study of ontology. His rigorous investigations into the nature of existence and the history of Western metaphysics have left an enduring impact on fields ranging from theology and literary theory to architecture and political science.
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- Based on Heidegger's 1935 University of Freiburg lectures
- Examines the problem of being and its relevance to human existence
- Analyzes etymological roots and Greek philosophical thought
- Traces the historical restriction of the meaning of being
- Challenges traditional oppositions between being, becoming, and appearance
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What is the basis of this book?
It is based on a series of lectures Heidegger delivered in 1935 at the University of Freiburg.
What is the main topic?
The book focuses on the problem of being, exploring how it underlies fundamental metaphysical questions and human existence.
Does it discuss Greek philosophy?
Yes, it analyzes etymological roots and Greek philosophical thought to examine the historical restriction of the meaning of being.
Who is the author?
Martin Heidegger, a German philosopher known for his work in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and existentialism.
What is the book's significance?
It is a foundational text in twentieth-century continental philosophy, challenging traditional oppositions and offering deep insight into the history of Western metaphysics.