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OverviewThis title was first published in 2001. Explaining and defending a Heideggarian account of the self and our knowledge of the world, this book addresses the fundamental issues of selfhood and the elemental question of what it means to be human. The author vcritically examines theories of the self derived from two distinct schools of thought: Descartes, Hume, Kant, Sartre and Stirner representing a tradition which has dominated Western philosophy since Descartes; Heidegger and Laing representing a radical departure from the tradition. The author focuses on two key philosophical problems throughout: the problem of knowledge and the problem of identity. The author argues that ultimately Heidegger does no more than echo Stirner's empty egoism and provides a bleak, inescapable heroism for the individual. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Derek Robert MitchellPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.550kg ISBN: 9781138727663ISBN 10: 1138727660 Pages: 204 Publication Date: 26 November 2019 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTheories of the self; Max Stirner - the tyranny of pure theory; R.D. Laing - All together now; Descartes, Locke and Hume - self and world; Kant - Let sleeping dogma awake!; Sartre - Goldilocks uncovered; Heidegger - An everyday story of beings-in-the-world; Heidegger - Goldilocks divined; Conclusion - How to argue with an egoist; Bibliography.ReviewsAuthor InformationDerek Robert Mitchell Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |