William McNeill Livres

The Time of Life explores Heidegger's rethinking of ethics and of the ethical in terms of an understanding of the original Greek notion of ethos . Engaging the ethical in Heidegger's thought in relation to Aristotle, Michel Foucault, and Friedrich Hölderlin, William McNeill examines the way in which Heidegger's thought shifts our understanding of ethics away from a set of theoretically constructed norms, principles, or rules governing practice toward an understanding of the ethical as our concrete way of Being in the world.Central to this study is the consideration of the ethical in relation to the time of biological life, the time of human life as biographical and historical, the temporality of human action, and the historicality of human thought. In addition, this book critically examines the predicament of ethical responsibility in a scientific-technological era, considering how the world of modern science and technology call upon us to rethink the nature of ethical responsibilities.

Exploring the concept of Augenblick, or "glance of the eye," William McNeill delves into its significance in Heidegger's philosophy, particularly its ties to seeing and theoretical knowledge in Aristotle and Western thought. He highlights how Heidegger's interpretation of Aristotle positions Augenblick at the core of ethical and practical understanding. This encounter shapes Heidegger's critique of the dominance of theoretical knowledge in Western civilization, revealing a complex interplay between ethical knowledge and the temporal nature of lived experience, influenced by the presence of the sensuous.

Focusing on the concept of "letting be," this insightful work by William NcNeill explores the role of phenomenology in Heidegger's philosophy. It highlights how this theme is integral to Heidegger's early thought and delves into his phenomenological perspective on art and poetry, offering a thorough analysis of these connections. NcNeill's scholarship presents a critical assessment of Heidegger's contributions, making it a significant resource for understanding the evolution of phenomenological thought.