DISCUSSION QUESTION CHOICE #2 :  History of Philosophy :…

DISCUSSION QUESTION CHOICE #2 :  History of Philosophy :…

DISCUSSION QUESTION CHOICE #2History of PhilosophyAnswer the questionII. SUPPLEMENTAL READING

: : Heidegger’s Criticism of Metaphysics. According to Martin Heidegger, western philosophy had “lost its way” by focusing almost exclusively on the rational exploration of metaphysics beginning with Plato. Explore Heidegger’s criticism of metaphysics by engaging in this topic:

: Is the rational metaphysics I and others explored in the class useful to me personally?

(1) Gracia, Jorge J. E. “History and Historiography of Philosophy.” Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by Donald M. Borchert, 2nd ed., vol. 4, Macmillan Reference USA, 2006, pp. 396-402.

A very good introduction to the practice of the History of Philosophy.

(2) Haney, William S., II. “Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel.” Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, 2013.

A short introduction to the life and writings of George W.F. Hegel. [ADA: Audio option]

(3) Barnett, Dan. “Martin Heidegger.” Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, 2013.

A short introduction to the life and writings of Martin Heidegger. [ADA: Audio option]

(4) Rupprecht, Nancy Ellen. “Simone De Beauvoir.” Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, 2013.

A short introduction to the life and writings of Simone de Beauvoir. [ADA: Audio option]