On Heidegger’s Being and Time

Published in 2008, this volume serves as a significant distillation of Reiner Schürmann's rigorous engagement with Martin Heidegger's seminal 1927 work, Being and Time. Schürmann, a renowned philosopher known for his work on radical thinking and the history of metaphysics, originally delivered the content of this book as a series of lectures at the New School for Social Research in New York. The text functions as a critical guide intended to help students and scholars navigate the dense, often impenetrable landscape of Heideggerian ontology.

The publication captures Schürmann's effort to move beyond mere exegesis, pushing readers to confront the practical and political implications of Heidegger’s philosophy. The design and structure of the volume are characteristic of academic releases from Routledge and Taylor & Francis, prioritizing clarity and scholarly accessibility. It has been received by the academic community as a vital bridge for understanding the transition from classical phenomenology to the later concerns of post-structuralist thought, highlighting Schürmann’s distinct ability to clarify complex existential concepts.