Reading Heidegger from the Start

Reading Heidegger from the Start examines Martin Heidegger's early philosophical works and development, with particular focus on his writings from 1919-1923. The book brings together essays from leading Heidegger scholars who analyze previously unpublished lecture courses and notes from this formative period. The collection traces Heidegger's intellectual journey from his initial engagement with neo-Kantian philosophy through his breakthrough insights that would later appear in Being and Time. Contributors examine key concepts that emerged during this period, including factical life, formal indication, and phenomenological method. This volume reveals the origins and evolution of Heidegger's fundamental ideas by focusing on his early career as a lecturer at Freiburg University. The essays incorporate new archival materials and translations that had not previously been available to English-speaking readers. The book offers essential context for understanding how Heidegger's later famous works emerged from his early philosophical investigations into phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the nature of human experience. This collection represents a significant contribution to scholarship on the development of twentieth-century continental philosophy.

Reviewers describe this as a specialized academic text aimed at Heidegger scholars rather than beginners. The collection of essays focuses on Heidegger's early works and development of key concepts. Readers appreciated: - Detailed analysis of Heidegger's lecture courses and early writings - Strong contributors including well-known Heidegger scholars - Coverage of recently discovered materials from 1919-1923 - Helpful insights into the evolution of Heidegger's thought Common criticisms: - Dense academic writing style makes it inaccessible for non-specialists - Some essays are overly technical and jargon-heavy - High price point for a specialized academic text Ratings: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (6 ratings) Amazon: No reviews available Note: This book has limited online reviews due to its academic nature and specialized target audience. Most discussion appears in scholarly journals rather than consumer review sites.

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The Young Heidegger by John van Buren An examination of Heidegger's formative years and intellectual evolution through his early theological studies and philosophical breakthrough.

Heidegger: Through Phenomenology to Thought by William J. Richardson A systematic study of the transition in Heidegger's thought from his early phenomenological work to his later philosophical contributions.

The Cambridge Companion to Heidegger's Being and Time by Mark A. Wrathall A collection of essays that analyze the central themes and arguments of Heidegger's major work through multiple philosophical perspectives.

Way to Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy by Karl Jaspers An exploration of philosophical thinking that shares Heidegger's phenomenological approach while offering a different perspective on existence and truth.

🔷 The book explores Martin Heidegger's early writings and lectures from 1919-1923, a period often overlooked but crucial in understanding his later philosophical development. 🔷 Theodore Kisiel pioneered the study of Heidegger's "path of thinking" (Denkweg) and was one of the first scholars to extensively research Heidegger's lecture manuscripts from the Marburg period. 🔷 The title "from the Start" refers to both examining Heidegger's earliest works and the philosophical concept of "beginning" that was central to his thought throughout his career. 🔷 The book reveals how Heidegger's early engagement with Christian theology and phenomenology shaped his later revolutionary philosophical concepts, including "Being-in-the-world." 🔷 Many of the primary sources discussed in this book were not available to English-speaking readers until the 1990s, making this work groundbreaking in Heidegger scholarship in the English-speaking world.