The Heidegger Dictionary

The Heidegger Dictionary is a comprehensive resource for students to better understand the influential philosopher of the 20th century. It covers Heidegger's life, ideas, terminology, influences, and published and unpublished works, with updated material and a new A-Z section on his influences. It is an essential research companion for all students of Heidegger, from beginners to advanced.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Heidegger Dictionary is a comprehensive resource for students seeking to understand the enigmatic philosopher, Martin Heidegger. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book is divided into four main parts:

Part I: Heidegger's Life and Ideas
This section provides an overview of Heidegger's life, from his early years in Germany to his exile in Switzerland and his final years in Freiburg. It also explores his philosophical ideas, including his concept of "Dasein," which is central to his thought.

Part II: Innovative Terminology
Heidegger introduced a unique vocabulary to describe the nature of human existence, and this section explores his most important terms and concepts. It includes a comprehensive A-Z section that lists all the major translation alternatives alongside Heidegger's original German.

Part III: Related Thinkers
Heidegger was influenced by a wide range of thinkers, from Aristotle to Nietzsche, and this section explores their influence on his work. It includes summaries of Heidegger's interactions with these thinkers, as well as an updated glossary of key terms.

Part IV: Published and Unpublished Works
This section provides a comprehensive list of Heidegger's published and unpublished works, including his major philosophical essays, lectures, and letters. It also includes an introduction to his Black Notebooks, which are a series of notebooks that Heidegger wrote during his exile in Switzerland.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of Heidegger's ideas, the 2nd edition of The Heidegger Dictionary has been expanded to engage with the latest Heidegger scholarship. It includes a new A-Z section on Heidegger's influences, past and contemporary, from Aristotle and Nietzsche to Husserl and Dilthey. The book also features summaries of Heidegger's entire 102-volume Collected Works, including the Black Notebooks, which are a series of notebooks that Heidegger wrote during his exile in Switzerland.

The 2nd edition of The Heidegger Dictionary is an essential research companion for all students of Heidegger, from beginners to the advanced. It provides a road-map to how Heidegger's ideas developed over his long philosophical career, and is filled with insightful explanations and examples that help to clarify his complex ideas. Whether you are studying Heidegger for the first time or are an experienced scholar, this book will provide you with all the tools you need to better understand one of the most influential yet complex philosophers of the 20th century.

Weight: 607g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350190344
Edition number: 2 ed