In this groundbreaking work, the author explains Heidegger's famous tool-analysis and then extends it beyond Heidegger's narrower theory of human practical activity to create an ontology of objects themselves. A welcome alternative to the linguistic turn that has dominated recent analytic and Continental philosophy, Tool-Being urges a fresh and concrete exploration into the secret contours of objects. Written in a lively and colorful style, it will be of interest to anyone open to new trends in contemporary philosophy.
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In this work, the author explains Heidegger's tool-analysis and then extends it beyond Heidegger's narrower theory of human practical activity to create an ontology of objects themselves.
Product details
ISBN
9780812694444
Published
2002-08-29
Publisher
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Weight
467 gr
Height
228 mm
Width
152 mm
Age
UU, P, 05, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
256
Author