A Commentary On Heidegger's "Being and Time" - Softcover

Gelven, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0875805442 ISBN 13: 9780875805443

Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press, 1989

Synopsis

This thoroughly revised commentary uses the most recent insights in Heidegger studies to lead the reader through the sometimes difficult text of Being and Time. The clearly marked section-by-section analysis explains the structure of Being and Time, illuminates obscure passages, and presents examples of human experience to elucidate Heidegger's points. So that the reader does not lose sight of the main argument, Gelven summarizes the relevant concepts of Heidegger's chapters prior to his explicit interpretation of each section. Even though Gelven's commentary is primarily intended to be used as a supplement to Being and Time, the text also serves as an articulate study in Heideggerian philosophy.

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Review:

"Gelven is well prepared to go the arduous path of Being and Time from beginning to end commenting, criticizing, elaborating in a refreshingly lively manner."--Journal of the History of Philosophy

"An efficient and useful handbook for those who try to make their way through the rugged terrain of Heidegger's text."--Review of Metaphysics

About the Author:

Michael Gelven is Presidential Research Professor at Northern Illinois University. He is the author of many books, including three books previously published by Penn State Press: Truth and Existence(1991), War and Existence (1994), and The Risk of Being: What It Means to Be Good and Bad (1997).

About this edition

• Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0875805442
• ISBN 13: 9780875805443
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 244