Tool-being
Subtitle: Heidegger and the metaphyics of objects
By: Graham Harman.
Publisher: Open Court
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 331
Subjects: Heidegger, Martin, -- 1889-1976 -- Contributions in concept of object.; Object (Philosophy)
Description: In this groundbreaking work, the author explains Heidegger's famous tool-analysis and then extends it beyond Heidegger's narrower theory of human practical activity to create an ontology of objects themselves. A welcome alternative to the linguistic turn that has dominated recent analytic and Continental philosophy, Tool-Being urges a fresh and concrete exploration into the secret contours of objects. Written in a lively and colorful style, it will be of interest to anyone open to new trends in contemporary philosophy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-322) and index.