Existential and Ontological Dimensions of Time in Heidegger and Dogen (Suny Series in Buddhist Studies) - Softcover

Heine, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0887060013 ISBN 13: 9780887060014

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1985

Synopsis

In a landmark work, Steven Heine establishes the basis and framework for philosophical dialogue between Heidegger's approach to "Being and Time" and Dogen's doctrine of "being-time." Close examination of their analysis of the true nature, structure, and meaning of time reveals critical points of convergence in the existential and ontological dimensions of their thought.

Heine asserts that Heidegger and Dogen are uniquely suited for critical comparative and cross-cultural study because both attempt to overcome their respective philosophical traditions that express unacknowledged and deficient presuppositions concerning time. And both reorient our understanding of all phases of existence and experience in terms of time and temporality, death and dying, and finitude and impermanence.

Heine provides new insight into Dogen's philosophy as seen in the "Uji" chapter of Dogen's Shorogenzo.

The book features a new annotated translation of the "Uji" and a glossary of Japanese terms.

About this title

About the Author

Steven Heine is Lecturer in Religious Studies at Villanova University.

Edition details

• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887060013
• ISBN 13: 9780887060014
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212