Heidegger's Ways (Suny Series in Contemporary Continental Philosophy)

This collection of essays provides both hermeneutic insight into the development of Heidegger as a thinker/theologian and Heidegger as a dramatic and intense teacher. The Combination Of Author And Subject Matter Found Here Makes An Unusually Interesting Text On The Continental European Philosophy Of The Twentieth Century. As Heidegger's Former Student, Colleague And Lifelong Friend, Gadamer Offers A Particularly Insightful Commentary On Heidegger's Thinking. Not Only Do The Essays Focus On Heidegger's Thought, But They Also Often Begin With A Description Of The Philosophical Scene In Which He First Appeared, Giving The Reader A Genuine Feel For The Kind Of Impact He Made. But The Essays Do Not Leave Off In The Past; Rather, They Lead Into The Present, Giving Heidegger A Voice Which Continues To Have A Revolutionary Impact. The Text Does Not Only Provide A Commentary On Heidegger; It Also Provides A Fascinating Look At Gadamer Himself. The Narratives Provide Us With An Intimate Look At Both The Author And His Hermeneutics At Work, And His Commentary On Heidegger's Thought Is A Commentary On His Own Thought As Well.--book Jacket. Existentialism And The Philosophy Of Existence -- Martin Heidegger-75 Years -- The Marburg Theory -- What Is Metaphysics? -- Kant And The Hermeneutical Turn -- The Thinker Martin Heidegger -- The Language Of Metaphysics -- Plato -- The Truth Of The Work Of Art -- Martin Heidegger-85 Years -- The Way In The Turn -- The Greeks -- The History Of Philosophy -- The Religious Dimension -- Being Spirit God. Hans-georg Gadamer ; Translated By John W. Stanley. Translation Of: Heideggers Wege. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.