Heidegger's 'Being and Time': A Reader's Guide

by William Blattner

Overview

Heidegger's Being and Time is one of the most influential and controversial philosophical treatises of the 20th century. But what exactly are the ideas that so profoundly impacted Sartre's existentialism, influenced Gadamer's hermeneutics, and paved the way for the emergence of deconstruction? And what or who is 'Dasein'?

Answering these questions and more, this guide is an essential resource for anyone wanting to get to grips with Heidegger's magnum opus. Updated with the latest scholarship, the new 2nd edition features:

· Updated and increased engagement with the secondary literature on the treatise.
· Expanded coverage to guide readers through both Division I and Division II, elucidating Heidegger's thinking on time, history, and space
· References throughout to the leading English translations by Macquarrie and Robinson
· Updated study questions linking complex philosophical concepts to everyday life and an extended glossary of key terms

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350328099
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/14/2023
Series:	Reader's Guides
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	726,244
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.45(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

William Blattner is Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, USA. He specialises in modern German philosophy, including Heidegger, phenomenology, and Kant, and is former Director of the International Society for Phenomenological Studies.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

1. Context

2. Overview of Themes

3. Reading Division I
3.1 Ontology
3.2 Phenomenology
3.3 Existence
3.4 Being-in-the-World
3.5 The World
3.6 Significance & Worldhood
3.7 The Self & the Anyone
3.8 Disclosedness & the There
3.9 Disposedness
3.10 Understanding & Interpretation
3.11 Language
3.12 Realism and Idealism in Being and Time
3.13 Truth

4. Reading Division II
4.1 Everyday, Owned, and Disowned Life
4.2 Falling
4.3 Anxiety
4.4 Death, Guilt, & Conscience
4.5 Resoluteness & Self-Ownership
4.6 Existential Temporality
4.7 History

5. Reception and Influence

Glossary
Index

Editorial Reviews

Whether one is an instructor looking to assign a companion volume to Being and Time on a syllabus, or a student approaching this text for the first time [...] Blattner's introduction will serve you well.” —Brett Buchanan, Philosophy in Review (2009) [Review of 1st edition]

“A most welcome expansion that now guides readers through the entirety of Being and Time. Students of Heidegger at all levels will profit from Blattner's expert guidance for making sense of the previously omitted – and notoriously difficult – late chapters on time and temporality.” —David R. Cerbone, Professor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, USA

“This second edition of Heidegger's Being and Time retains the features that made the first edition an indispensable resource: astute presentations of the main concepts, lively examples, and telling comparisons with other philosophical approaches. A completely new section on temporality and historicality, with reflections on Heidegger's controversial relation to National Socialism, make this a perfect first choice for readers who want a clear path through Heidegger's most important work.” —Steven Crowell, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Rice University, USA

“This second edition improves upon what was already the best compact but thorough introduction to Heidegger's Being and Time in English. Blattner's critical interpretation is required reading for anyone who wants to understand what remains one of the most important philosophical works of the twentieth century.” —Taylor Carman, Professor of Philosophy, Barnard College, USA

“This is the best introductory guide to Being and Time on the market today. Blattner succeeds in setting out Heidegger's thought with remarkable clarity and precision. Beginning students and scholars alike will find this to be an essential resource for exploring Heidegger's seminal work.” —Mark Wrathall, Professor of Philosophy, University of Oxford, UK

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