Bret W. Davis es un Profesor de Filosofía cuyo trabajo profundiza en la profunda influencia del pensamiento alemán, particularmente de Heidegger, en el discurso filosófico contemporáneo. Navega expertamente por las intrincadas conexiones entre existencia, lenguaje y ser, con el objetivo de iluminar estas complejas ideas para un público más amplio. A través de sus perspicaces análisis, Davis ofrece nuevas perspectivas sobre cuestiones fundamentales relativas a la existencia humana y su lugar en el mundo.
Heidegger's writings are among the most formidable in the philosophy. The pivotal concepts of his thought are for many the source of both fascination and frustration. This title includes chapters that introduce and explain a key Heideggerian concept, or a cluster of closely related concepts.
This book offers an in-depth introduction to the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism. Bret Davis explores the philosophical implications of Zen teachings and koans, comparing and contrasting these with other Asian as well as Western religions and philosophies. He relates traditional Zen teachings and practices to our twenty-first century lives.