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Heraclitus

The Inception of Occidental Thinking and Logic: Heraclitus’s Doctrine of the Logos
By Martin Heidegger
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Heraclitus by Martin Heidegger delves into the philosophical inquiries of Heraclitus, an ancient Greek thinker known for his doctrine of change and the unity of opposites. Heidegger interprets Heraclitus's fragments to explore the nature of being, challenging readers to think deeply about existence and the perpetual state of becoming. This work is a profound philosophical exploration, offering insights into both Heraclitus’s ideas and Heidegger’s interpretations.
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If you're fascinated by the foundational ideas of Western philosophy and the deep, enigmatic thoughts of the pre-Socratics, you might enjoy this exploration of how early philosophical insights resonate in modern thought. The book delves into themes of change, nature, and the essence of being, offering a profound look at the historical and philosophical significance of Heraclitus's fragmentary work. Ideal for those intrigued by the interplay of ancient wisdom and contemporary philosophical analysis.

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Heraclitus

Aims to present an elucidation of the work of Heraclitus, a pre-Socratic philosopher as the author of "On Nature", the first sustained work of Greek prose. This book comprises two lecture courses delivered by the author at the University of Freiburg during the summers of 1943 and 1944.

Heidegger, one of the twentieth century's most original and important thinkers, presents an elucidation of the fragments of Heraclitus, an early Greek thinker.

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Heraclitus is the first English translation of Volume 55 of Martin Heidegger’s Gesamtausgabe. This important volume consists of two lecture courses given by Heidegger at the University of Freiburg over the summers of 1943 and 1944 on the thought of Heraclitus.

These lectures shed important light on Heidegger’s understanding of Greek thinking, as well as his understanding of Germany, the history of philosophy, the Western world, and their shared destinies.

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Heraclitus by Martin Heidegger is praised as a rich text that offers deep insights into both Heraclitus and Heidegger's fascination with early Greek philosophy. It consists of two lecture courses from 1943 and 1944, which delve into concepts like physis and logos, providing a unique intertwining of philosophical and historical elements. The translation by Assaiante and Ewegen is celebrated for its fluidity and faithfulness, making Heidegger's complex German style accessible to English readers. The work is recognised for its contribution to understanding the origins of Occidental thinking and its engagement with early Greek philosophy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826462411

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic USA

Contributors:

  • Translated by Julia Goesser Assaiante
  • Translated by S. Montgomery Ewegen

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 328

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About the Author

Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) is regarded as one of the twentieth century's most important philosophers.

S. Montgomery Ewegen is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Classics at Trinity College, Hartford, USA. His research and teaching are focused on Ancient philosophy, 20th Century Continental philosophy, phenomenology, and their intersections.

Julia Goesser Assaiante is a Visiting Assistant Professor of German in the Language and Culture Studies Department at Trinity College, Hartford, USA. Her research interests concentrate on eighteenth and early twentieth-century literature and philosophy, with an emphasis on poetic language, aesthetics, hermeneutics, and currents of anti-Enlightenment thought.

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