About the book
This book examines the question of death in the light of Heidegger's paradigmatic discussion in Being and Time. Although Heidegger's own treatment deliberately refrains from engaging theological perspectives, George Pattison suggests that these not only serve to bring out problematic elements in his own approach but also point to the larger human or anthropological issues in play. Pattison reveals where and how Heidegger and theology part ways but also how Heidegger can helpfully challenge theology to rethink one of its own fundamental questions: human beings' relation to their death and the meaning of death in their religious lives.
Editions of Heidegger on Death
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- ISBN 9781409466963
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- ISBN 9781317122777
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This book examines the question of death in the light of Heidegger's paradigmatic discussion in Being and Time. Although Heidegger's own treatment deliberately refrains from engaging theological perspectives, George Pattison suggests that these not only serve to bring out problematic elements in his own approach but also point to the larger human or anthropological issues in play. Pattison reveals where and how Heidegger and theology part ways but also how Heidegger can helpfully challenge theology to rethink one of its own fundamental questions: human beings' relation to their death and the meaning of death in their religious lives.
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What is Heidegger on Death about?
This book examines the question of death in the light of Heidegger's paradigmatic discussion in Being and Time. Although Heidegger's own treatment deliberately refrains from engaging theological perspectives, George Pattison suggests that these not only serve to bring out problematic elements in his own approach but also point to the larger human or anthropological issues in play. Pattison reveals where and how Heidegger and theology part ways but also how Heidegger can helpfully challenge theology to rethink one of its own fundamental questions: human beings' relation to their death and the meaning of death in their religious lives.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Heidegger on Death?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > Philosophy of religion
Where can I read a sample of Heidegger on Death?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781409466963
Is Heidegger on Death part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Intensities: Contemporary Continental Philosophy of Religion
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Heidegger on Death?
George Pattison
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Heidegger on Death is available as ebook(ISBN 9781409466963) and pdf(ISBN 9781317122777)