Introduction to Metaphysics
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Introduction to Metaphysics is a 1935 lecture course by German philosopher Martin Heidegger that probes the fundamental question of the meaning of Being and critiques the metaphysical foundations of Western thought.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Introduction to Metaphysics canonical | 2 |
| Einführung in die Metaphysik | 1 |
| Einführung in die Metaphysik (Auszüge) | 1 |
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Target entity: Introduction to Metaphysics Context triple: [Martin Heidegger, notableWork, Introduction to Metaphysics]
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Discourse on Metaphysics
Discourse on Metaphysics is a foundational philosophical treatise by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz that outlines his views on substance, God, free will, and the rational structure of reality.
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Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics
Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics is a foundational philosophical work by Immanuel Kant that concisely outlines and defends the key ideas of his critical philosophy, especially those developed more fully in the Critique of Pure Reason.
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Strawsonian tradition in metaphysics
The Strawsonian tradition in metaphysics is an approach rooted in P. F. Strawson’s work that emphasizes descriptive metaphysics, focusing on clarifying the fundamental conceptual framework underlying our ordinary thought and discourse rather than constructing revisionary ontological systems.
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Metaphysics and Common Sense
Metaphysics and Common Sense is a philosophical work by A. J. Ayer in which he applies his logical empiricist approach to critique traditional metaphysical claims and defend a commonsense view of reality.
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Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
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Target entity: Introduction to Metaphysics Target entity description: Introduction to Metaphysics is a 1935 lecture course by German philosopher Martin Heidegger that probes the fundamental question of the meaning of Being and critiques the metaphysical foundations of Western thought.
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A.
Discourse on Metaphysics
Discourse on Metaphysics is a foundational philosophical treatise by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz that outlines his views on substance, God, free will, and the rational structure of reality.
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B.
Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics
Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics is a foundational philosophical work by Immanuel Kant that concisely outlines and defends the key ideas of his critical philosophy, especially those developed more fully in the Critique of Pure Reason.
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C.
Strawsonian tradition in metaphysics
The Strawsonian tradition in metaphysics is an approach rooted in P. F. Strawson’s work that emphasizes descriptive metaphysics, focusing on clarifying the fundamental conceptual framework underlying our ordinary thought and discourse rather than constructing revisionary ontological systems.
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D.
Metaphysics and Common Sense
Metaphysics and Common Sense is a philosophical work by A. J. Ayer in which he applies his logical empiricist approach to critique traditional metaphysical claims and defend a commonsense view of reality.
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E.
Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
lecture course
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| addresses |
critique of Western rationalism
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history of ontology ⓘ relationship between Being and language ⓘ |
| author | Martin Heidegger ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| critiques | metaphysical foundations of Western thought ⓘ |
| explores |
ontological difference between Being and beings
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question of Being ⓘ |
| focusesOn | question "Why is there Being at all and not rather Nothing?" ⓘ |
| genre | philosophy ⓘ |
| givenAt |
University of Freiburg
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linked to:
Freiburg University
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| hasEdition | English translation ⓘ |
| hasForm | university lecture ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of Greek understanding of Being
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critique of modern technology ⓘ discussion of pre-Socratic philosophy ⓘ reflection on language and Being ⓘ |
| hasReception | controversy over political context of 1935 lectures ⓘ |
| influenced |
deconstruction
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hermeneutic phenomenology ⓘ post-war continental philosophy ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Heraclitus
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Parmenides ⓘ pre-Socratic philosophers ⓘ |
| isAbout |
Western history of Being
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overcoming traditional metaphysics ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| lectureYear | 1935 ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
history of Western metaphysics
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meaning of Being ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ ontology ⓘ |
| originalTitle |
Einführung in die Metaphysik
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linked to:
Introduction to Metaphysics
|
| philosophicalMovement | existential phenomenology ⓘ |
| philosophicalTheme |
critique of metaphysics as onto-theology
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fundamental ontology ⓘ nihilism ⓘ truth as unconcealment ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | continental philosophy ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1953 ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Being and Time ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 20th-century philosophy ⓘ |
| translatedBy | Ralph Manheim ⓘ |
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linked to: Introduction to Metaphysics
linked to: Introduction to Metaphysics