Martin Heidegger

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By George Steiner

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Martin Heidegger by George Steiner delves into the life and philosophical contributions of the influential 20th-century German thinker, Martin Heidegger. The biography explores his complex theories, personal controversies, and lasting impact on philosophy and beyond. Steiner examines Heidegger's intellectual journey, providing insights into his revolutionary ideas and the controversies surrounding his political affiliations.
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This biography may appeal to you if you're interested in delving into the life and philosophy of one of the 20th century's most controversial thinkers. The narrative weaves together Heidegger's complex ideas with his personal and historical context, offering insights into his profound impact on modern philosophy.

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With characteristic lucidity and style, Steiner makes Heidegger's immensely difficult body of work accessible to the general reader. In a new introduction, Steiner addresses language and philosophy and the rise of Nazism.

It would be hard to imagine a better introduction to the work of philosopher Martin Heidegger.—George Kateb, The New Republic

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226772325

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 1991

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 143.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 208

Collections

Biography & Memoir George Steiner Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

George Steiner has written a great many books during his long and distinguished career as a literary critic, essayist, philosopher, novelist, translator, and educator. He was professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Geneva, Lord Weidenfeld Professor of Comparative Literature and Fellow of St Anne's College at Oxford University, and Norton Professor of Poetry at Harvard University.