Basic Writings: From Being and Time (1927) to the Task of Thinking (1964). Harper Perennial Modern Thought

Martin Heidegger. Edited by David Farrell Krell. Foreword by Taylor Carman

ISBN 10: 0061627011 / ISBN 13: 9780061627019

Published by HarperPerennial, USA, 2011

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Paperback 2011. Revised & Expanded Edition. 20x13cm. xxii+452 pages. SPINE HAS A CREASE. Flat covers. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. Flat pages. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref 7/26.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basic Writings: From Being and Time (1927) to the Task of Thinking (1964). Harper Perennial Modern Thought
• Publisher: HarperPerennial, USA
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0061627011
• ISBN 13: 9780061627019
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Revised & Expanded Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

“One of the most profound thinkers of the 20th century.” — New York Times

The finest single-volume anthology of the great philosopher’s work, with a new introduction by leading Heidegger scholar Taylor Carman

Basic Writings is the finest single-volume anthology of the work of Martin Heidegger, widely considered one of the most important modern philosophers. Its selections offer a full range of the influential author's writings—including "The Origin of the Work of Art," the introduction to Being and Time, "What Is Metaphysics?," "Letter on Humanism," "The Question Concerning Technology," "The Way to Language," and "The End of Philosophy." This essential collection provides readers with a concise introduction to the groundbreaking philosophy of this brilliant and essential thinker.

About the Author

Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He studied at the University of Freiburg and became a professor at the University of Marburg in 1932. After publishing his his magnum opus, Being and Time (1927), he returned to Freiburg to assume the chair of philosophy upon Husserl's retirement.