Few philosophers have had more influence on the shape of western philosophy after 1900 than Martin Heidegger. Basic Writings offers a full range of this profound and controversial thinker?s writings in one volume, including: \nThe Origin of the Work of Art \nThe introduction to Being and Time \nWhat Is Metaphysics? \nLetter on Humanism \nThe Question Concerning Technology \nThe Way to Language \nThe End of Philosophy \n\nFeaturing a foreword by Heidegger scholar Taylor Carman, this essential collection provides readers with a concise introduction to the groundbreaking philosophy of this brilliant and essential thinker. \n