Basic Problems of Phenomenology presents the first English translation of Martin Heidegger's early lecture course from the Winter of 1919/1920, in which he attempts to clarify phenomenology by looking at the phenomenon of life, which he sees as the primary area of research for phenomenology. Heidegger investigates the notions of life and world, and in particular the self-world, Christianity, and science in an attempt to discern how phenomenology is the primordial science of life and how phenomenology can take account of the streaming character of life. Basic Problems of Phenomenology provides invaluable insights into the development of Heidegger's thoughts about human existence up to Being and Time. It also offers a compelling insight into the nature of the world and our ability to give an account of human life. As an account of Heidegger's early understanding of life, the text fills an important gap in the available literature and represents a crucial contribution to our understanding of the early Heidegger.
Review
"For all students and scholars, Basic Problems will provide the "missing link" between Husserl and Heidegger, between phenomenology and Being and Time." ―Teaching Philosophy
"In Albert Hofstadter’s excellent translation, we can listen in as Heidegger clearly and patiently explains... the ontological difference." ―Times Literary Supplement
"This volume belongs in every collection on Heidegger and is required reading for anyone interested in this major thinker." ―Religious Studies Review
"Perhaps the most generally accessible text that Heidegger published.... The translation is superb." ―Key Reporter
Basic Problems of Phenomenology presents the first English translation of Martin Heidegger's early lecture course from the Winter of 1919/1920, in which he attempts to clarify phenomenology by looking at the phenomenon of life, which he sees as the primary area of research for phenomenology. Heidegger investigates the notions of life and world, and in particular the self-world, Christianity, and science in an attempt to discern how phenomenology is the primordial science of life and how phenomenology can take account of the streaming character of life. Basic Problems of Phenomenology provides invaluable insights into the development of Heidegger's thoughts about human existence up to Being and Time. It also offers a compelling insight into the nature of the world and our ability to give an account of human life. As an account of Heidegger's early understanding of life, the text fills an important gap in the available literature and represents a crucial contribution to our understanding of the early Heidegger.
Review
"For all students and scholars, Basic Problems will provide the "missing link" between Husserl and Heidegger, between phenomenology and Being and Time." ―Teaching Philosophy
"In Albert Hofstadter’s excellent translation, we can listen in as Heidegger clearly and patiently explains... the ontological difference." ―Times Literary Supplement
"This volume belongs in every collection on Heidegger and is required reading for anyone interested in this major thinker." ―Religious Studies Review
"Perhaps the most generally accessible text that Heidegger published.... The translation is superb." ―Key Reporter
Language Notes
Text: English, German (translation)