The Essence of Human Freedom: An Introduction to Philosophy

by Martin Heidegger

Overview

The Essence of Human Freedom is a fundamental text for understanding Heidegger's view of Greek philosophy and its relationship to modern philosophy. These previously untranslated lectures were delivered by Heidegger at the University of
Freiburg in the summer of 1930.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826479365
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/06/2005
Series:	Continuum Impacts , #20
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) is regarded as one of the twentieth century's most important philosophers.

Editorial Reviews

"It is only a small exaggeration to say that each of Martin Heidegger's works seems to be the key to his thought...every book is bracing and magnetic...The effect is similar to what we see in the best political philosophy. Being stirred to think is as important as the question being thought about. Heidegger not only encourages thought, he also instructs us in how to begin thinking...Heidegger at his best calls forth what once was called courage of the intellect. Heidegger sees his characteristic path in The Essence of Human Freedom and The Essence of Truth as grounded in and circling back to history...The main things to be learned from these books concern what it means to confront essential questions at the level of Heidegger, Kant, Plato, and Aristotle. For the student, to be serious involves just such a confrontation." — Claremont Review of Books, Summer 2005” —Claremont Review of Books

From the Publisher

Based on lectures delivered at the U. of Freiburg (Germany) in 1930, this volume explores the problem of being in Greek metaphysics, thus providing a conceptual framework for Heidegger's interpretation of Immanuel Kant's treatment of freedom and causality. Translated from the original German work (1982), vol. 31 of Heidegger's . Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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