Confronting Heidegger

The prominent contributors to this timely and provocative volume critically reflect on and vigorously debate the significance of the deeply troubling fact that the thought of one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century was entangled in one of its most infamous and horrific political movements. At stake is nothing less than how—and, for some, even whether—we should continue to read Heidegger’s texts as contributions to philosophy. -- Bret W. Davis, Professor of Philosophy, Loyola University Maryland, USA
A common response today by both Heideggerians and those who believe that he should still be read as an important philosopher is that despite Martin Heidegger’s deep and even passionate involvement with Nazism and antisemitism, there is still much of philosophic importance and fruitfulness in his work. That view is both challenged and defended in this provocative collection, which needs to be read and confronted by all of us who propose to continue studying and teaching Heidegger. -- Drew A. Hyland, Charles A. Dana Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Trinity College, USA