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Title: Eclipse of the Self: The Development of Heidegger's Concept of Authenticity by Michael E. Zimmerman ISBN: 0-8214-0570-5 Publisher: Ohio Univ Pr (Txt) Pub. Date: June, 1986 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.95

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Authentic and Inauthentic Modes of Being
Comment: The book is Zimmerman's essay on Martin Heidegger's concept of authenticity. It deals with Heidegger's thought from _Being and Time_ to his later "overcoming" of philosophy in his thinking. The book explains how Heidegger achieved his concept of authenticity (especially that expressed in B&T) from the works of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. Further, Heidegger's relationships to National Socialism and the application of his ideas to theology are explored. The author begins with the early Heidegger, who began as a Catholic theologian, as he explains the relationship of Heidegger's authenticity in B&T to religion. The author then explores Heidegger's notion of "everydayness" and how this relates to inauthentic existence. In addition, Heidegger's notion of an authentic "being-towards-death" is looked at. "World historical heroism" is examined as revealed through Nietzsche's character of the Overman, and Heidegger's political activities in the Nazi party are explained in terms of "voluntarism". The role of technology and its relationship to inauthentic ways of being is dealt with. Finally, Heidegger's late thought is examined through the concept of "Ereignis" and "releasement". This is related to the Zen mysticism and the Christian mysticism of Meister Eckhart.

Rating: 5
Summary: a thorough and far-reaching study
Comment: A fine examination of the development of Heidegger's thinking on authenticity.

A very good introductory work to Heidegger.

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