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Heidegger invented much of his own vocabulary, so the path has to prepare you: a solid introduction to his questions and terms first, then a guided reading of Being and Time with a companion in hand, then the later work and its critics. Reading Being and Time without a glossary and guide defeats nearly everyone, so a good path moves from the overview, to the guided primary text, to the broader phenomenological tradition and debates.

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How should I approach learning understanding heidegger?
Heidegger invented much of his own vocabulary, so the path has to prepare you: a solid introduction to his questions and terms first, then a guided reading of Being and Time with a companion in hand, then the later work and its critics. Reading Being and Time without a glossary and guide defeats nearly everyone, so a good path moves from the overview, to the guided primary text, to the broader phenomenological tradition and debates.
What's a good book to start understanding heidegger with?
A strong starting point is Ideas : general introduction to pure phenomenology by Edmund Husserl. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after understanding heidegger?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Understanding Hobbes, Understanding Rousseau, Understanding Catholicism.

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