Course Preview: PHIL 295 Major Author: Heidegger

What is the meaning of being?

Astonishingly, the great philosopher Martin Heidegger argued that we have not ever even posed the question of the meaning of being. At least not in any radical way. So he set out to pose this question with all philosophical radicality, and not take its answer for granted any more. And his Sein und Zeit--Being and Time--is his first report back from his investigations. It stands as one of the truly monumental works of 20th century philosophy, and has exerted a contemporary influence wider than almost any other single text.

This spring we have the unique opportunity to offer a Major Author's course on Martin Heidegger, in which Being and Time will be the primary focus. A close reading course, Prof. Aron Reppmann will be your guide on this amazing journey. Heidegger's influence has been decisive upon contemporary Continental philosophy, upon theology and upon so-called postmodernism in the arts and culture in general. Any student interested in these issues will profit from this course.

PHIL 295 will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM.