Beyond Nihilism: The Turn in Heidegger's Thought from Nietzsche to Hoelderlin

Martin Heidegger's criticism of Friedrich Nietzsche's nihilism marked a significant shift in his thought, and Dominic Kelly's book explores this through the work of Heidegger and Nietzsche. Kelly demonstrates how Heidegger used poetry to achieve a new relation to being, moving past Nietzsche's concepts and thus nihilism itself. Heidegger's poetic philosophy benefits students of metaphysics, the philosophy of art and aesthetics, and visual culture, and provides a valuable account of nihilism's historical trajectory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Martin Heideggers (1889-1976) critique of Friedrich Nietzsches nihilism marked a significant shift in his philosophical perspective. In this insightful and thought-provoking book, Dominic Kelly delves into nihilism by examining the works of two renowned philosophers, Heidegger and Nietzsche, and demonstrates how Heidegger ventured into a realm of thinking that transcended the confines of philosophy. Through his exploration of Heideggers journey to a form of thinking beyond the philosophical, Kelly unveils the crucial significance of nihilism within Continental philosophy. He has authored a indispensable book for students and scholars engaged in Heidegger studies, as well as those interested in metaphysics, the philosophy of art and aesthetics, and visual culture more broadly. By contextualizing nihilism within its historical framework and exploring its Ancient Greek origins, Kelly's book serves as a valuable resource for those studying early philosophical thought, a prerequisite for all philosophy courses. Moreover, it offers a comprehensive account of nihilisms historical trajectory, making it a valuable contribution to the field.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 241 x 164 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350133754