The Essence of Human Freedom: An Introduction to Philosophy (Athlone Contemporary European Thinkers)

The Essence of Human Freedom: An Introduction to Philosophy (Athlone Contemporary European Thinkers)

by Martin Heidegger (Author), TedSadler (Translator)

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This is a fundamental text for understanding Heidegger's view of Greek philosophy and its relationship to modern philosophy. After a preliminary discussion of the problem of freedom and its relationship to philosophy, Heidegger devotes the first part primarily to the meaning of being in Greek metaphysics, thus providing the framework for his interpretation of Kant's treatment of freedom and causality in the second part. In no other work by Heidegger do we find as detailed a consideration of Kant's practical philosophy as given in the present text. Further, in no other work is Heidegger's interpretation of Aristotle's Metaphysics presented with comparable thoroughness. These previously untranslated lectures were delivered by Heidegger at the University of Freiburg in the summer of 1930.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Mansell Publishing
Published: 01 May 2002

ISBN 10: 0826459242
ISBN 13: 9780826459244

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These new volumes reveal Heidegger's consummate exegetical and hermeneutical skills...recommended. Library Journal
Author Bio
Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) is now regarded as one of the twentieth century's most important philosophers whose work. The translator, Dr Ted Sadler, studied at the University of Sydney and has taught philosophy widely at Australian universities.