Basic Writings

ISBN-13:	9780061627019
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	11/04/2008
Series:	Harper Perennial Modern Thought
Edition description:	Revised, Expanded ed.
Pages:	480
Sales rank:	225,813
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.10(d)

“One of the most profound thinkers of the 20th century.” — New York TimesThe finest single-volume anthology of the great philosopher’s work, with a new introduction by leading Heidegger scholar Taylor CarmanBasic Writings is the finest single-volume anthology of the work of Martin Heidegger, widely considered one of the most important modern philosophers. Its selections offer a full range of the influential author's writings—including "The Origin of the Work of Art," the introduction to Being and Time, "What Is Metaphysics?," "Letter on Humanism," "The Question Concerning Technology," "The Way to Language," and "The End of Philosophy." This essential collection provides readers with a concise introduction to the groundbreaking philosophy of this brilliant and essential thinker.