Inheritance and Originality

The book explores the relationship between modern philosophy and its historical context, focusing on the works of Wittgenstein, Heidegger, and Kierkegaard. It argues that these philosophers respond uniquely to the challenges posed by modernism regarding philosophy's past and future. Through in-depth analysis of their influential texts, the author, Stephen Mulhall, fosters a critical dialogue among these thinkers, aiming to reveal the potential for a new understanding of philosophy.