Heidegger—An Introduction

This concise and accessible textbook examines German philosopher Martin Heidegger s entire body of work through the lens of his first and best-known book, Being and Time. An influential, twentieth-century scholar, Heidegger is often studied by opposing his early and later works. This insightful, new text guides students through Heidegger s ideas without shying away from controversial issues and debates within the scholarship. By unifying Being and Time with the rest of Heidegger s work, this book addresses the evolution of his thought across his lifetime. The text features a glossary of Greek, Latin, and English terms and a guide for reading the book in conjunction with Heidegger s writings.

J. Jeremy Wisnewski is associate professor of philosophy at Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY.