Heidegger - A Beginner's Guide introduces you to one of the most important and highly controversial philosophers of the twentieth century. Use this introductory guide to help you unravel his revolutionary thoughts on the nature of existence and 'the question of Being'. Michael Watt's informative text explores: Heidegger's background and the times he lived in; the central ideas of Heidegger's work, in simple terms; his influence on ecology, art and literature; his continuing importance to philosophy and contemporary thought. the facts...the concepts...the ideas...