A Commentary On Heidegger's "Being and Time" / Edition 2

by Michael Gelven

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780875805443
Publisher:	Cornell University Press
Publication date:	10/01/1989
Edition description:	revised edition
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Heidegger's Introductions
1 Existential Analytic I: The World
2 Existential Analytic II: Understanding
3 Care, Reality, and Truth
4 Death
5 Authentic Existence
6 Time
7 History
Postscript

Editorial Reviews

"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

From the Publisher

This is great fun--an assessment of great composers and their works made by other composers who were their peers. The 78 short chapters each focus on one composer and relate the comments (complimentary or caustic) made about him by as many as twenty other composers. The chapters are arranged alphabetically by composer, and include the years of birth and death, as well as an introductory sentence. A guide to the reading of Heidegger's Being and time. Gelven (philosophy, Northern Ill. U.) provides a thorough and authoritative approach to one of the most significant philosophical works of the twentieth century. Cloth edition ($28.00), not seen by UPBN. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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