Introduction to Metaphysics

by Martin Heidegger, Gregory Fried (Translator), Richard Polt (Translator)

Overview

This new edition of one of Heidegger’s most important works features a revised and expanded translators’ introduction and an updated translation, as well as the first English versions of Heidegger’s draft of a portion of the text and of his later critique of his own lectures. Other new features include an afterword by Petra Jaeger, editor of the German text.
“This revised edition of the translation of Heidegger’s 1935 lectures, with its inclusion of helpful new materials, superbly augments the excellent translation provided in the first edition. The result is a richly rewarding volume, to be recommended to every student of Heidegger’s works, whether a novice or a long-time reader.”—Daniel Dahlstrom, Boston University

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780300186123
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Publication date:	06/24/2014
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	330
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Martin Heidegger (1889–1976) was one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century. Gregory Fried is professor of philosophy at Suffolk University. Richard Polt is professor of philosophy at Xavier University, Cincinnati.

Table of Contents

Translator's Introduction to the Second Edition vii

Selected Bibliography xxvii

Translator's Outline xxx

Table of Contents from the Gesamtausgabe Edition xxxvi

Introduction to Metaphysics

Prefactory Note xlv

Chapter 1 The Fundamental Question of Metaphysics 1

Chapter 2 On the Grammar and Etymology of the Word "Being" 57

Chapter 3 The Question of the Essence of Being 82

Chapter 4 The Restriction of Being 102

1 Being and Becoming 105

2 Being and Seeming 107

3 Being and Thinking 128

4 Being and the Ought 219

Appendix I For a Critique of the Lecture Course 231

Appendix II First Version of Manuscript Pages 31-36 235

Editor's Afterword 248

German-English Glossary 253

Acknowledgments 275

Index 277

Editorial Reviews

"The translators have improved upon their excellent, earlier translation: nuances have been made clearer and the style brought closer to Heidegger's own style.  Eminently readable, this translation should stand the test of time."—Dennis J. Schmidt, Pennsylvania State University

"This revised edition of the translation of Heidegger’s 1935 lectures, with its inclusion of helpful new materials, superbly augments the excellent translation provided in the first edition. The result is a richly rewarding volume, to be recommended to every student of Heidegger’s works, whether a novice or a long-time reader."—Daniel Dahlstrom, Boston University

"The quality of the translation is outstanding, and the introduction and glossary are eminently clear and helpful."—Bret W. Davis, author of Heidegger and the Will: On the Way to Gelassenheit

"There is no questioning the exceedingly high quality of Polt and Fried’s translation as well as their reliably judicious choice of words. Students and scholars alike profit immensely, too, from the explanations that they give of specific translations."—Daniel Dahlstrom, Boston University

"Fried and Polt have produced a first-rate edition of this pivotal and important text. Their new translation is rigorous and abides by the best standards of Heidegger scholarship. It also has a new fluency that brings this difficult text into reach of English language readers."—Dennis J. Schmidt, Penn State University

From the Publisher

Fried and Polt have produced a first-rate edition of this pivotal and important text. Their new translation is rigorous and abides by the best standards of Heidegger scholarship. It also has a new fluency that brings this difficult text into reach of English language readers.”—Dennis J. Schmidt, Penn State University

Dennis J. Schmidt

There is no questioning the exceedingly high quality of Polt and Fried’s translation as well as their reliably judicious choice of words. Students and scholars alike profit immensely, too, from the explanations that they give of specific translations.”—Daniel Dahlstrom, Boston University

Daniel Dahlstrom

The quality of the translation is outstanding, and the introduction and glossary are eminently clear and helpful."—Bret W. Davis, author of Heidegger and the Will: On the Way to Gelassenheit

Bret W. Davis

<:st> Heidegger's one of the most significant philosophical works of the 20th century, combines a powerful reinterpretation of Greek thought with a sweeping vision of Western history, and offers some clue as to the reasons for Heidegger's support of the Nazi regime. This new translation provides conventional translations of Greek passages that Heidegger translated unconventionally. There are also extensive notes, a German-English glossary, and an introduction that discusses the history of the text, its basic themes, and its place in Heidegger's oeuvre. Fried teaches philosophy and humanities at Boston University. Polt teaches philosophy at Xavier University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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