Purely Modern Form Critique: Hegel, Heidegger, and Beyond

Author: David Kulpner Translated by Zang Peihong
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Modernity is a confusing concept not only for scholars but also for the general public, as it seems to demand a choice between oppressive traditions and hollow, rootless freedom. To seek a broader understanding of modernity, this book first examines Weber's perspective, then provides a detailed interpretation of the major works of Hegel and Heidegger, and finally attempts to have a dialogue between these two thinkers. The author also proposes his own view that a meaningful life is possible—one that is free but still rooted in a shared context.