Heidegger's Philosophy and Theories of the Self
This title was first published in 2001. Explaining and defending a Heideggarian account of the self and our knowledge of the world, this book addresses the fundamental issues of selfhood and the elemental question of what it means to be human. Mitchell critically examines theories of the self derived from two distinct schools of thought: Descartes, Hume, Kant, Sartre and Stirner representing a tradition which has dominated Western philosophy since Descartes; Heidegger and Laing representing a radical departure from the tradition. Mitchell focuses on two key philosophical problems throughout: the problem of knowledge and the problem of identity. Mitchell argues that ultimately Heidegger does no more than echo Stirner's empty egoism and provides a bleak, inescapable heroism for the individual.
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Heidegger's Philosophy and Theories of the Self
This title was first published in 2001. Explaining and defending a Heideggarian account of the self and our knowledge of the world, this book addresses the fundamental issues of selfhood and the elemental question of what it means to be human. Mitchell critically examines theories of the self derived from two distinct schools of thought: Descartes, Hume, Kant, Sartre and Stirner representing a tradition which has dominated Western philosophy since Descartes; Heidegger and Laing representing a radical departure from the tradition. Mitchell focuses on two key philosophical problems throughout: the problem of knowledge and the problem of identity. Mitchell argues that ultimately Heidegger does no more than echo Stirner's empty egoism and provides a bleak, inescapable heroism for the individual.
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Heidegger's Philosophy and Theories of the Self

Heidegger's Philosophy and Theories of the Self

by Derek Robert Mitchell
Heidegger's Philosophy and Theories of the Self

Heidegger's Philosophy and Theories of the Self

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This title was first published in 2001. Explaining and defending a Heideggarian account of the self and our knowledge of the world, this book addresses the fundamental issues of selfhood and the elemental question of what it means to be human. Mitchell critically examines theories of the self derived from two distinct schools of thought: Descartes, Hume, Kant, Sartre and Stirner representing a tradition which has dominated Western philosophy since Descartes; Heidegger and Laing representing a radical departure from the tradition. Mitchell focuses on two key philosophical problems throughout: the problem of knowledge and the problem of identity. Mitchell argues that ultimately Heidegger does no more than echo Stirner's empty egoism and provides a bleak, inescapable heroism for the individual.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138727649
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 01/31/2022
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 212
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Derek Robert Mitchell

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements viii

1 Theories of the Self 1

2 Max Stirner - The Tyranny of Pure Theory 12

3 R.D. Laing - All Together Now 23

4 Descartes, Locke and Hume - Self and World 43

5 Kant-Let Sleeping Dogma Awake! 60

6 Sartre - Goldilocks Uncovered 91

7 Heidegger - An Everyday Story of Beings-in-the-World 114

8 Heidegger - Goldilocks Divined 146

9 Conclusion - How to Argue with an Egoist 176

Bibliography 195

Index 201

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