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An Introduction to Metaphysics

By Martin Heidegger, Ralph Manheim (Translator)

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| Paperback | 9780300017403

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...In this work [the author] presents the broadest and the most intelligible account of the problem of being, as he sees this problem. First, he discusses the relevance of it by pointing out how this problem lies at the root not only of the most basic metaphysical questions but also of our human ex ... (continue)

...In this work [the author] presents the broadest and the most intelligible account of the problem of being, as he sees this problem. First, he discusses the relevance of it by pointing out how this problem lies at the root not only of the most basic metaphysical questions but also of our human existence in its present historical setting. Then...[the author] enters into a lengthy discussion of the meaning of being in Greek thinking, letting pas at the same time no opportunity to stress the impact of this thinking about being on subsequent western speculation. His contention is that the meaning of being in Greek thinking underwent a serious restriction through the opposition that was introduced between being on one hand, and becoming, appearance, thinking and values on the other.</p><p>"The boldness and thrust of {the author}'s thought are almost startling. He strips away the tired, worn, customary meaning of words, to plunge with a sort of recklessness to the stark and ultimate question as to why there should be anything rather than nothing...There is no gainsaying the invigorating quality of his search, its passion and sincerity, and he profound insights he throws off along the way. The questions he asks need urgently to be asked, the complacencies demolished." – The Christian Science Monitor

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