Heidegger is one of the most controversial thinkers of the twentiethcentury. His writings are notoriously difficult they both require and rewardcareful reading.... » 

Heidegger is one of the most controversial thinkers of the twentiethcentury. His writings are notoriously difficult they both require and rewardcareful reading. Being and Time his first major publication remains to thisday his most influential work.Heidegger and Being and Time introduces and assesses Heideggers life and the background to Being and Time the ideas and text of Being and Time Heideggers continuing importance to philosophy and his contribution tothe intellectual life of our century.In this second edition Stephen Mulhall expands his treatment of scepticismrevises his discussion on death and reassesses the contentious relationshipbetween the two parts of Being and Time with a focus on the notion ofauthenticity.This guide will be vital to all students of Heidegger in philosophy andcultural theory. «