Basic Writings: Essential Martin Heidegger―Profound 20th Century Philosophy from Being and Time to Groundbreaking Modern Metaphysics (Harper Perennial Modern Thought)

Basic Writings: Essential Martin Heidegger―Profound 20th Century Philosophy from Being and Time to Groundbreaking Modern Metaphysics (Harper Perennial Modern Thought)

<p><em>Basic Writings</em> is the finest single-volume anthology of the work of Martin Heidegger, widely considered one of the most important modern philosophers. Its selections offer a full range of the influential author's writings—including "The Origin of the Work of Art," the introduction to <em>Being and Time</em>, "What Is Metaphysics?," "Letter on Humanism," "The Question Concerning Technology," "The Way to Language," and "The End of Philosophy." Featuring a foreword by Heidegger scholar Taylor Carman, this essential collection provides readers with a concise introduction to the groundbreaking philosophy of this brilliant and essential thinker.</p>