"In this stunning philosophical accomplishment, McCumber sheds important new light on the history of substance metaphysics and Heidegger's challenge to metaphysical thinking. . . . Well-documented, brilliant, definitely a major contribution to philosophy!" —Choice In this compelling work, John McCumber unfolds a history of Western metaphysics that is also a history of the legitimation of oppression. That is, until Heidegger. But Heidegger himself did not see how his conception of metaphysics opened doors to challenge the domination encoded in structures and institutions—such as slavery, colonialism, and marriage—that in the past have given order to the Western world.
| ISBN: | 9780253213167 |
| Publication date: | 22nd November 1999 |
| Author: | John McCumber |
| Publisher: | Indiana University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 360 pages |
| Series: | Studies in Continental Thought |
| Genres: |
European history Philosophy |
"In this stunning philosophical accomplishment, McCumber sheds important new light on the history of substance metaphysics and Heidegger's challenge to metaphysical thinking. . . . Well-documented, brilliant, definitely a major contribution to philosophy!" —Choice In this compelling work, John McCumber unfolds a history of Western metaphysics that is also a history of the legitimation of oppression. That is, until Heidegger. But Heidegger himself did not see how his conception of metaphysics opened doors to challenge the domination encoded in structures and institutions—such as slavery, colonialism, and marriage—that in the past have given order to the Western world.
Metaphysics and Oppression features in the following genres: European history, Philosophy
Metaphysics and Oppression is available in Paperback
Metaphysics and Oppression was written by John McCumber and published by Indiana University Press
Metaphysics and Oppression has 360 pages
Yes it is part of Studies in Continental Thought series