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Being And Time

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1927

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Martin Heidegger

Being And Time

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1927
Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Germany • 1920s

Publication Year

1927

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Being and Time by Martin Heidegger explores the fundamental question of the meaning of being through an analysis of human existence, or “Dasein.” Heidegger examines our everyday experiences, relationships, moods, and language, distinguishing between authentic and inauthentic existence. He argues that achieving authenticity involves acknowledging our individuality, particularly in relation to death, and understanding our existence as fundamentally temporal.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

26,237 ratings

74%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

9%

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Review Roundup

Martin Heidegger's Being and Time is hailed as groundbreaking for its profound exploration of existence and temporality, influencing existentialism and phenomenology. However, its dense and complex prose can be challenging for readers. Some critics find its philosophical jargon alienating, yet its deep insights reward persistent study, making it essential for serious philosophy enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Being And Time?

A reader who enjoys Being and Time by Martin Heidegger is likely an advanced student or scholar of existentialism and phenomenology, appreciating dense and complex philosophical texts. They may also be drawn to works like Sartre's Being and Nothingness or Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling for their deep dives into the nature of existence and being.

4.3

26,237 ratings

74%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Character List

Martin Heidegger

A German philosopher who wrote Being and Time, central to the development of existentialism and phenomenology, examining the structures of human existence.

Heidegger's teacher and predecessor in phenomenology, known for his impact on Heidegger's philosophical methodology in Being and Time.

A German philosopher whose ideas about history and human nature influence Heidegger's exploration of authenticity and societal conformity.

A Danish thinker whose existential concepts of anxiety, resoluteness, and wholeness influence Heidegger's depiction of authentic existence.

Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Germany • 1920s

Publication Year

1927

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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