Dimensions
154 x 228 x 16mm
Part of the 'Blackwell Philosopher Dictionaries' series.
- Makes use of a wide range of Heidegger's writing
- Explains the subtleties of Heidegger's German and Greek to the English-speaking reader
- Makes sense of ideas that are often either paraphrased in obscure language or rejected as stark contraventions of the canons of Anglo-American philosophy.
This concise and accessible dictionary explores the central concepts of one of the most significant figures in the history of thought.
The author traces the history of 100 concepts from "aletheia" to "world" through Heidegger's entire career, from the earlier lectures to his later essays and seminars, including many that are not yet translated. The book is extremely user-friendly, containing a full index of the words and concepts discussed, and an introduction explaining Heidegger's use of language.
Suitable for students, academics and researchers interested in continental philosophy; general readers.