Heidegger's ways
By: Hans-Georg Gadamer ; translated by John W. Stanley.
Series: SUNY series in contemporary Continental philosophy
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Albany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
Subjects: Heidegger, Martin, 1889-1976
Description: The combination of author and subject matter found here makes an unusually interesting text on the Continental European Philosophy of the twentieth century. As Heidegger's former student, colleague and lifelong friend, Gadamer offers a particularly insightful commentary on Heidegger's thinking.

Not only do the essays focus on Heidegger's thought, but they also often begin with a description of the philosophical scene in which he first appeared, giving the reader a genuine feel for the kind of impact he made. But the essays do not leave off in the past; rather, they lead into the present, giving Heidegger a voice which continues to have a revolutionary impact.

. The text does not only provide a commentary on Heidegger; it also provides a fascinating look at Gadamer himself. The narratives provide us with an intimate look at both the author and his hermeneutics at work, and his commentary on Heidegger's thought is a commentary on his own thought as well.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.