Heidegger on Ontotheology: Technology and the Politics of Education (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521616591)

Heidegger is now widely recognized as one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century, yet much of his later philosophy remains shrouded in confusion and controversy. Restoring Heidegger's understanding of metaphysics as 'ontotheology' to its rightful place at the center of his later thought, this book explains the depth and significance of his controversial critique of technology, his appalling misadventure with Nazism, his prescient critique of the university, and his important suggestions for the future of higher education. It will be required reading for those seeking to understand the relationship between Heidegger's philosophy and National Socialism as well as the continuing relevance of his work.

Author: Iain Thomson
ISBN-10: 052161659X
ISBN-13: 9780521616591
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/11/2005
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.10w x 0.58d