Martin Heidegger

Since the publication of his mammoth work, Being and Time , Martin Heidegger has remained one of the most influential figures in contemporary thought, and is a key influence for modern literary and cultural theory.This guidebook provides an ideal entry-point for readers new to Heidegger, outlining such issues and concepts as:The limits of 'theory'The history of beingThe origin of the work of artLanguageThe literary workPoetry and the politicalHeidegger's involvement with Nazism.Fully updated throughout and featuring a new chapter on 'Heidegger, Environmentalism and Ecocriticism', this guidebook clearly and concisely introduces Heideggers crucial work relating to art, language and poetry, and outlines his continuing influence on critical theory.