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“Powerful and original . . . Being and Time changed the course of philosophy.” (Richard Rorty, New York Times Book Review )
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"What is the meaning of being?" This is the central question of Martin Heidegger's profoundly important work, in which the great philosopher seeks to explain the basic problems of existence. A central influence on later philosophy, literature, art, and criticism—as well as existentialism and much of postmodern thought—Being and Time forever changed the intellectual map of the modern world. As Richard Rorty wrote in the New York Times Book Review, "You cannot read most of the important thinkers of recent times without taking Heidegger's thought into account."
This first paperback edition of John Macquarrie and Edward Robinson's definitive translation also features a new foreword by Heidegger scholar Taylor Carman.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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One important shortcoming,
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One important shortcoming of this translation is that while all of the German text is translated to English, Greek and Latin passages quoted by Heidegger are left untranslated. The Stambaugh translation on the other hand provides both the original Greek and Latin quotations and an English translation, so in the very likely event that you do not know both Greek and Latin you will need a copy of the Stambaugh translation in addition to, or instead of, this one.
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Wow,
By Ryan D. Anderson (NYC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Being And Time (Hardcover)
After studying philosophy, with a focus on the Germans, for four years, this book still blew me away. It is a complete revolution, in that it returns to the heart of existence as we know it, which is being. To dismiss it because of the outside circumstances of the life of the author is completely unfair. With the proper guidance and dedication, any reasonable person can immerse herself into this work and emerge with a new pair or eyes, for better or worse. If everyone had the time, patience, and intellect to read/grasp this incredible work or art, we would live in a better place. I realize my review sounds entirely biased and overly enthusiastic, but my emotions stem from the experience of taking in this book, digesting it, and using it to see the world into which I have been thrown. I reccommend it whole-heartedly to anyone with an open/functioning mind. Enjoy!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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clear up the confusion,
By John Rathbone (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Being And Time (Hardcover)
I am afraid people might get a little confused by the other reviewer's comments. It basically boils down to this: if you are adequately grounded in the most rigorous european and eastern philosophical systems you will probably understand what Heidegger is doing in this book, but if you aren't you won't. It's not for everybody, but it is for those who want to see how far they can go with 20th century philosophy. The book is hard to read, the concepts are hard to grasp, the work is in my opinion worth it if you're asking the questions in the first place. It is not positivism, which is to say it is not easy, which is not to say that it is unintelligible. Some parts may not work for some people, but you'll never know which parts those will be for you unless you read it. Obviously german philosophy doesn't work for everybody, especially for those in the anglo/american 'tradition', since it requires both intense work and intense discipline to get through it. Philosophy was never supposed to be easy. Don't be fooled by those who fall by the wayside then crawl into their holes preferring candlelight to the sun. It's the best book of philosophy written in the 20th century, which is why it's been the most influential.
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