Heidegger's Later Writings: A Reader's Guide

by Lee Braver

Martin Heidegger is one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. His later writings are profoundly original and innovative, giving rise to much of postmodernist thinking, yet they are infamously difficult to approach. Heidegger's Later A Reader's Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to eight of Heidegger's most important essays. These essays cover many of the central topics of his later thought and are conveniently gathered together in the book Basic Writings , making this guide a perfect companion. Written specifically to help students coming to these texts for the first time, each chapter illuminates a particular essay's structure to enable readers to start finding their own way through the text.

Genres: Philosophy

157 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 2009

About the author

Lee Braver is Professor of Philosophy at the University of South Florida and the author of Groundless Grounds: A Study of Wittgenstein and Heidegger (MIT Press) and A Thing of This World: A History of Continental Anti-Realism.

Reviews

[Rhys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though a 'reader's guide', this book reads well on its own. Braver magically distills the complex ideas (and complex prose) of Heidegger. A pleasure to read.

[Paul Ataua · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heidegger’s work is notoriously difficult, especially his later writings, but for me they are the key to most continental philosophy in the late 20th and early 21st century, and philosophy owes so much to them. Lee Braver provides a welcomed 101 entry level introduction to twelve of the essays attempting to give a reasonably clear explanation (most of the time) without ever trying to explore the ideas further. An interesting refresher for me before getting back to the actual essays. A good read.

[nsgna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A friendly introductory approach to Heidegger's later writings.