The New Heidegger

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Martin Heidegger's work is pivotal in the history of modern European philosophy. The New Heidegger presents a comprehensive and stimulating overview of, and introduction to, the work of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of our time. Heidegger has had an extraordinary impact on contemporary philosophical and extra-philosophical life: on deconstruction, hermeneutics, ontology, technology and techno-science, art and architecture, politics, psychotherapy, and ecology. The New Heidegger takes a thematic approach to Heidegger's work, covering not only the seminal Being and Time, but also Heidegger's lesser known works. Lively, clear and succinct, the book requires no prior knowledge of Heidegger and is an essential resource for anyone studying or teaching the work of this major modern philosopher.

Miguel de Beistegui is Honorary Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick, UK and ICREA Researcher in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain. His previous titles include: The Government of Desire: A Genealogy of Liberalism (2018), Proust as Philosopher: The Art of Metaphor (2012), Aesthetics After Metaphysics: From Mimesis to Metaphor (2012), and Immanence: Deleuze and Philosophy (2010).

'De Beistegui's enthusiasm for his subject is infectious and because no other introduction to Heidegger...does a better job at integrating his posthumously published manuscripts into their portrait of his thinking, this book should be the first port of call for anyone who wants to understand Heidegger's exalted status in the pantheon of philosophers.' Robert Bernasconi, The University of Memphis * Blurb from reviewer * 'De Beistegui's thematic approach brings out the real unity of Heidegger's thinking throughout his career, and shows that some very familiar human experiences and assumptions can act as helpful entry-points into this essentially enigmatic body of work.' Stephen Mulhall, New Hall College, University of Oxford * Blurb from reviewer * 'De Beistegui is a careful and very enthusiastic student of Heidegger. In his new book, he provides an extremely accessible introduction to Heidegger's entire position, taking into the full range of new materials, mainly from the 1930's, released since his death. The thematic organisation will help the beginner and even the non-expert reader.' Tom Rockmore, Duquesne University * Blurb from reviewer * 'Engaging and packed with ideas ... poetically written and philosophically provocative ... de Beistegui [is] one of the most prolific and creative Heidegger interpreters now writing.' -- Iain Thomson, University of New Mexico * Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *