Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground

Author:   James Filler
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2023 ed.
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9783031309069


Pages:   293
Publication Date:   05 May 2023
Format:   Hardback
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Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground


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This book argues that Western philosophy's traditional understanding of Being as substance is incorrect, and demonstrates that Being is fundamentally Relationality. To make that argument, the book examines the history of Western philosophy's evolving conception of being, and shows how this tradition has been dominated by an Aristotelian understanding of substance and his corresponding understanding of relation. First, the book establishes that the original concept of Being in ancient Western philosophy was relational, and traces this relational understanding of Being through the Neoplatonists. Then, it follows the substantial understanding of Being through Aristotle and the Scholastics to reach its crisis in Descartes. Finally, the book demonstrates that Heidegger represents a recovery of the original, relational understanding of Being.

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Author:   James Filler
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   2023 ed.
Weight:   0.529kg
ISBN:  

9783031309069


ISBN 10:   3031309065
Pages:   293
Publication Date:   05 May 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Plato—Two Paths Diverge.- Chapter 3: The Neoplatonists—The Path of Relation.- Chapter 4: The Aristotelians—The Path of Substance.- Chapter 5: Heidegger.- Chapter 6: Conclusion.

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James Filler teaches philosophy at Wheeling University (USA). He is author of several articles, and winner of the 2021 Review of Metaphysics Dissertation Essay Contest.

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