Being and Time

Editorial review

Heidegger reopens the ancient question of 'the meaning of Being' by analyzing the kind of being we ourselves are — Dasein. He argues that Dasein is fundamentally temporal, situated, and characterized by its mortality, and that authentic existence requires owning that mortality rather than fleeing it.

Summary

Heidegger reopens the ancient question of 'the meaning of Being' by analyzing the kind of being we ourselves are — Dasein. He argues that Dasein is fundamentally temporal, situated, and characterized by its mortality, and that authentic existence requires owning that mortality rather than fleeing it.

Key takeaways

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  Being and Time rewards readers who want depth as well as momentum.

• 2

  The atmosphere and prose earn a second look after the final chapter.

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  A strong literary fiction discovery on Isahe.

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  Isahe highlights it for balanced, premium editorial curation.