Heidegger's Ecological Turn: Community and Practice for Future Generations

This book explores Martin Heidegger's ecological implications and emphasizes his attempt to anticipate the crisis caused by modern technology. It prioritizes a response to the environmental crisis and develops a trans-human approach to ethics that prioritizes the welfare of the earth, nature, and animals. It will be of interest to Heidegger scholars and researchers in phenomenology, hermeneutics, continental philosophy, and environmental philosophy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the profound ecological implications of Martin Heidegger's thought, unveiling a transformative ecological turn that emerges prominently in his efforts to anticipate the impending crisis brought forth by modern technology. Through a meticulous examination of key motifs such as stewardship, dwelling, and letting be (Gelassenheit), Schalow skillfully weaves together the problem of freedom in a novel and innovative manner, expanding the interpretive or hermeneutic horizon for re-examining Heidegger's philosophy. By prioritizing a response to the urgent environmental crisis and its potential impact on future generations, the author bridges a divide within Heidegger scholarship by cultivating a deeper, critical perspective on his philosophy. This approach avoids both the repetition of standard interpretations and the wholesale rejection of them, instead forging a trans-human approach to ethics that centers on the well-being of the earth, nature, and animals. By challenging the anthropocentric bias and destructive premise of modern technology, Heideggers Ecological Turn offers valuable insights to Heidegger scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts of phenomenology, hermeneutics, continental philosophy, and environmental philosophy.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032049090