The Heidegger Dictionary

The Heidegger Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of Martin Heidegger, arguably the most important and influential European thinker of the twentieth century. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all his major works, ideas and influences and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Heidegger's thought. Students will discover a wealth of useful information, analysis and criticism. A-Z entries include clear definitions of all the key terms used in Heidegger's writings and detailed synopses of his key works. The Dictionary also includes entries on Heidegger's major philosophical influences, including Plato and Aristotle, Kant and Hegel, Schelling and Nietzsche, and Scheler and Husserl. It covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Heidegger's philosophy, offering clear explanations of often complex terminology. The Heidegger Dictionary is the ideal resource for anyone reading or studying Heidegger or Modern European Philosophy more generally.

About the author

Daniel O. Dahlstrom is John R. Silber Professor of Philosophy at Boston University, USA. He is the author of numerous books on Heidegger and was the Presiding Officer of the Heidegger Circle (2008-11).

Product details

• Authors: Daniel O Dahlstrom, Daniel O. Dahlstrom
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.01.2013
• EAN: 9781847065131
• ISBN: 978-1-84706-513-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Series: Bloomsbury Philosophy Dictionaries; Continuum Philosophy Dictionar; Bloomsbury Philosophy Dictionaries; Continuum Philosophy Dictionar
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Phenomenology, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Phenomenology and Existentialism