Heidegger in the Face of the Environmental Question: The Immanence of Life

The modern environmental crisis is a crisis of understanding Life, resulting from the symbolic codification of the world from the Logos of Greek philosophy to the rationality of the modern world. This volume argues that Heidegger's work is critical of the colonization of the world by Eurocentric reason and for the deconstruction of Capital and draws on Latin American environmental thought to re-think the conditions for life on Earth. It appeals to scholars of philosophy, political theory, and political sociology with interests in environmental philosophy, political ecology, and socioeconomic transformation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the profound implications of the modern environmental crisis, contending that it arises from a fundamental lack of understanding of life. Stemming from the symbolic codification of the world from the Logos of Greek philosophy to the rationality of the modern world, this shift has led to a metaphysics that prioritizes ontological thinking on the question of being over the environmental question and the concern for the conditions of life.

To explore this intricate relationship, the book engages with the work of three prominent thinkers of the Lebensphilosophie: Bergson, Dilthey, and Husserl. It charts the trajectory of Heidegger's thought and uncovers its conflicts with the work of Marx, Plessner, Haar, and Derrida. Through a critical analysis of these thinkers, the book offers a robust argument against the colonization of the world by Eurocentric reason and advocates for the deconstruction of Capital.

In its pursuit of a more sustainable future, Heidegger in the Face of the Environmental Question draws upon Latin American environmental thought to re-examine the conditions for life on Earth. By integrating insights from this rich philosophical tradition, the book offers a fresh perspective on the urgent challenges facing our planet.

This volume is of immense interest to scholars engaged in philosophy, political theory, and political sociology. Those with a passion for environmental philosophy, political ecology, and socioeconomic transformation will find it to be a valuable resource for their research and intellectual pursuits.

Weight: 740g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032606545