Heidegger's 'Being and Time' - (Reader's Guides) 2nd Edition by William Blattner (Hardcover)

About the Book

Heidegger's Being and Time is one of the most influential and controversial philosophical treatises of the 20th century. But what exactly are the ideas that so profoundly impacted Sartre's existentialism, influenced Gadamer's hermeneutics, and paved the way for the emergence of deconstruction? And what or who is 'Dasein'? Answering these questions and more, this guide is an essential resource for anyone wanting to get to grips with Heidegger's magnum opus. Updated with the latest scholarship, the new 2nd edition features: Updated and increased engagement with the secondary literature on the treatise. Expanded coverage to guide readers through both Division I and Division II, elucidating Heidegger's thinking on time, history, and space. References throughout to the leading English translations by Macquarrie and Robinson. Updated study questions linking complex philosophical concepts to everyday life and an extended glossary of key terms.

Book Synopsis

Heidegger's Being and Timeis one of the most influential and controversial philosophical treatises of the 20th century. But what exactly are the ideas that so profoundly impacted Sartre's existentialism, influenced Gadamer's hermeneutics, and paved the way for the emergence of deconstruction? And what or who is 'Dasein'?

Answering these questions and more, this guide is an essential resource for anyone wanting to get to grips with Heidegger's magnum opus. Updated with the latest scholarship, the new 2nd edition features:

- Updated and increased engagement with the secondary literature on the treatise.
- Expanded coverage to guide readers through both Division I and Division II, elucidating Heidegger's thinking on time, history, and space
- References throughout to the leading English translations by Macquarrie and Robinson
- Updated study questions linking complex philosophical concepts to everyday life and an extended glossary of key terms

Review Quotes

A most welcome expansion that now guides readers through the entirety of Being and Time. Students of Heidegger at all levels will profit from Blattner's expert guidance for making sense of the previously omitted - and notoriously difficult - late chapters on time and temporality.
David R. Cerbone, Professor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, USA

This second edition of Heidegger's Being and Time retains the features that made the first edition an indispensable resource: astute presentations of the main concepts, lively examples, and telling comparisons with other philosophical approaches. A completely new section on temporality and historicality, with reflections on Heidegger's controversial relation to National Socialism, make this a perfect first choice for readers who want a clear path through Heidegger's most important work.
Steven Crowell, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Rice University, USA

Whether one is an instructor looking to assign a companion volume to Being and Time on a syllabus, or a student approaching this text for the first time [...] Blattner's introduction will serve you well.
Brett Buchanan, Philosophy in Review (2009) [Review of 1st edition]

About the Author

William Blattner is Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, USA. He specialises in modern German philosophy, including Heidegger, phenomenology, and Kant, and is former Director of the International Society for Phenomenological Studies.