Martin Heidegger (Routledge Critical Thinkers)

Martin Heidegger (Routledge Critical Thinkers)

<P>Since the publication of his mammoth work, <EM>Being and Time</EM>, Martin Heidegger has remained one of the most influential figures in contemporary thought, and is a key influence for modern literary and cultural theory. </P> <P></P> <P>This guidebook provides an ideal entry-point for readers new to Heidegger, outlining such issues and concepts as:</P> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>the limits of 'theory'</LI> <LI>the history of being</LI> <LI>the origin of the work of art</LI> <LI>language</LI> <LI>the literary work</LI> <LI>poetry and the political</LI> <LI>Heidegger's involvement with Nazism.</LI></UL> <P>Fully updated throughout and featuring a new section on enviromental thought and ecocriticism, this guidebook clearly and concisely introduces Heidegger's crucial work relating to art, language and poetry, and outlines his continuing influence on critical theory.</P>