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0300233183 pdf What does it mean when a radical understanding of National Socialism is inextricably embedded in the work of the twentieth centurys most important philosopher? Combines close readings of Heideggers key writings with a rich cultural, literary and political history. . . . Wolins evidence-based work is its own riposte to the ludic mythomania of the philosophers political fanboys.Lyndsey Stonebridge, New Statesman Martin Heideggers sympathies for the conservative revolution and National Socialism have long been well known. As the rector of the University of Freiburg in the early 1930s, he worked hard to reshape the university in accordance with National Socialist policies. He also engaged in an all-out struggle to become the movements philosophical preceptor, to lead the leader. Yet for years, Heideggers defenders have tried to separate his political beliefs from his philosophical doctrines. They argued, in effect, that he was good at philosophy but bad at politics. But with the 2014 publication of Heideggers Read more