Bret W. Davis est un professeur de philosophie dont le travail explore l'influence profonde de la pensée allemande, en particulier celle de Heidegger, sur le discours philosophique contemporain. Il navigue habilement à travers les liens complexes entre l'existence, le langage et l'être, dans le but d'éclairer ces idées complexes pour un lectorat plus large. Grâce à ses analyses perspicaces, Davis offre de nouvelles perspectives sur des questions fondamentales concernant l'existence humaine et sa place dans le monde.
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.