Heidegger: Philosophy in an Hour
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One of the two major philosophical traditions of the twentieth century was linguistic analysis, derived largely from Wittgenstein. The other, diametrically opposed, came from Heidegger, and its fundamental question was: âWhat is the meaning of existence?â For Heidegger, this was not a query that could simply be âanalysed awayâ â it was beyond the reach of logic or reason. This was the primary âgivenâ of every individual life. To confront it, Heidegger needed to develop an entirely new form of philosophy.
Here is a concise, expert account of Heideggerâs life and philosophical ideas that is entertainingly written and easy to understand. Also included are selections from Heideggerâs work, suggested further reading and chronologies that place Heidegger in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy.
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Paul Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London. A Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in a great many publications including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy was earned at Trinity College, Dublin.
