Basic Writings: Essential Martin Heidegger―Profound 20th Century Philosophy from Being and Time to Groundbreaking Modern Metaphysics (Harper Perennial Modern Thought, 22)

“One of the most profound thinkers of the 20th century.” — New York Times

The finest single-volume anthology of the great philosopher’s work, with a new introduction by leading Heidegger scholar Taylor Carman

Basic Writings is the finest single-volume anthology of the work of Martin Heidegger, widely considered one of the most important modern philosophers. Its selections offer a full range of the influential author’s writings—including “The Origin of the Work of Art,” the introduction to Being and Time, “What Is Metaphysics?,” “Letter on Humanism,” “The Question Concerning Technology,” “The Way to Language,” and “The End of Philosophy.” This essential collection provides readers with a concise introduction to the groundbreaking philosophy of this brilliant and essential thinker.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 4, 2008
Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised, Expanded ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061627011
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061627019
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 1.08 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #78,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Phenomenological Philosophy #42 in Philosophy Aesthetics #67 in Epistemology Philosophy
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