Heidegger in 90 Minutes

by Paul Strathern Narrated by Robert Whitfield

Overview

One of two major philosophical traditions of the twentieth century was Wittgenstein's linguistic analysis. The other, diametrically opposed, came from Heidegger, and his fundamental question: “What is the meaning of existence?” For Heidegger, this question was beyond the reach of reason and was the primary “given” of every individual life. To confront it, Heidegger needed to develop an entirely new form of philosophy.

In*Heidegger in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern offers a concise, expert account of Heidegger's life and ideas and explains their influence on man's struggle to understand his existence in the world.

The book also includes selections from Heidegger's work, a brief list of suggested readings for those who wish to delve deeper, and chronologies that place Heidegger within his own age and in the broader scheme of philosophy.

A Blackstone Audio production.

Editorial Reviews

The Wall Street Journal - Jim Holt

Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.

The New York Times - Daryl Royster Alexander

A godsend in this era of the short attention span.

The New York Times - Richard Bernstein

Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them.... I find them hard to stop reading.

The Boston Globe - Katherine A. Powers

Witty and dramatic.... I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.

The Boston Globe

Witty and dramatic.... I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.
— Katherine A. Powers

The Wall Street Journal

Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.
— Jim Holt

The New York Times

Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them.... I find them hard to stop reading.
— Richard Bernstein

Boston Globe

Witty and dramatic.... I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.
— Katherine A. Powers

Wall Street Journal

Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.
— Jim Holt

New York Times

Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them.... I find them hard to stop reading.
— Bernstein, Richard

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169550405
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	06/25/2005
Series:	The Philosophers in 90 Minutes Series
Edition description:	Unabridged

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