The Question of Being: A Reversal of Heidegger

Stanley Rosen

ISBN 10: 0300053568 / ISBN 13: 9780300053562

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, CT, 1993

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First Edition (1993) ; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only a hint of shelf-rubbing to the lower extremitis; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows very mild rubbing to the panels; a hint of sunning to the brown background field of the rear panel; else flawless. Attractive and intact. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (9.5 x 6.35 x 1.3 inches). Appendices. Extensive Notes. Index. Language: English. Weight: 26.6 ounces. Hardcover with DJ. Distinguished philosopher Rosen (Penn State U. ) presents a fresh interpretation of metaphysics that opposes the traditional doctrines attacked by Heidegger, on the one hand, and by contemporary philosophers influenced by Heidegger, on the other hand. Rosen refutes Heidegger's claim that metaphysics is derived from the Aristotelian science of being as being. He argues instead that metaphysics is simply a commonsense reflection on the nature of ordinary experience and on standards for living a better life. This book is a careful, profoundly original discussion of Heidegger's misunderstanding of Plato and how it fundamentally colored the rest of his thinking. In order to clarify where Heidegger went wrong Rosen deems it necessary to embark on lengthy, difficult discussions of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Nietzsche. The tone of the book is not so much polemical as exegetical, and it is studded with Rosen's subtle humor. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xxiii, 344 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Question of Being: A Reversal of Heidegger
• Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven, CT
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300053568
• ISBN 13: 9780300053562
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Distinguished philosopher Rosen (Penn State U.) presents a fresh interpretation of metaphysics that opposes the traditional doctrines attacked by Heidegger, on the one hand, and by contemporary philosophers influenced by Heidegger, on the other hand. Rosen refutes Heidegger's claim that metaphysics is derived from the Aristotelian science of being as being. He argues instead that metaphysics is simply a commonsense reflection on the nature of ordinary experience and on standards for living a better life. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.