Martin Heidegger

2 summariesPsychology, Science, Philosophy

Martin Heidegger was a German philosopher known for his contributions to existentialism and phenomenology. His notable works include "Being and Time," which explores the nature of being, and "Parmenides," which examines the relationship between thought and being. Heidegger's ideas have significantly influenced 20th-century philosophy and continue to be studied today.

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Books by Martin Heidegger

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Being and Time
Martin Heidegger
4.0 (20k) average on GoodreadsPsychology
Heidegger's major work redefines existence, showing that being human means facing our mortality, thrown into a world of care, anxiety, and the constant need to live authentically.
Parmenides
Martin Heidegger
4.5 (217) average on GoodreadsPhilosophy
Heidegger's wartime lectures dissect the Latinized West, tracing truth's decline from Parmenides' early insights through language to expose the modern world's 'out of joint' state.