Review of Martin Heidegger, Basic Concepts of Aristotelian Philosophy (original) (raw)

HEIDEGGER'S HISTORICISATION OF ARISTOTELIAN BEING

The Journal of Natural and Social Philosophy, 2013

This article examines Heidegger’s early work concerned with establishing a fundamental ontology. Specifically, it examines Heidegger’s interpretation and presentation of Aristotle’s own ontological thought. Given Heidegger’s predetermined assessment of being as historically determined, it is sought to show how that predetermined view influences Heidegger’s presentation of Aristotle’s metaphysical work. The wider implications of Heidegger’s assertion that being human is irretrievably historical are also considered.

Aristotelian and Heideggerian Time: A Comparative Study

This paper mainly questions the nature of time. This is a humble attempt to unfold the complexities of the notion of time, with the aid of Aristotle's genius and Heidegger's ingenuity. Comparing and contrasting the views of these thinkers, the paper tries to make a synthesis out of the two, and concludes by applying the synthesis into one's own life. Thus, this research work is not just aiming for a clearer understanding of time, but also for a deeper understanding of life.

The Aristotelian Tradition

Oxford Handbooks Online, 2017

This chapter examines the relationship between the Aristotelian philosophers (30 bce to 200 ce) and the so-called Second Sophistic. It discusses how the study of Aristotle’s works experienced a revival, leading to a new text-based approach to his corpus. The evidence for the main protagonists of those interested in Aristotle is fragmentary. Some were leading thinkers of the school (Andronicus of Rhodes), others eclectic readers of Aristotle (Xenarchus of Seleucia, Galen of Pergamum). The views of both styles of scholar on Aristotle arose mostly in a didactic context, clarifying the texts to students. Thus philosophers began to engage in scholarly commentary as a standard way to practice philosophy. This trend quickly culminated in the running commentary, the prime example of which is the work of Alexander of Aphrodisias (ca. 200 ce), who also had connections to the imperial court.