Heidegger's Critique of Metaphysics

Heidegger emerges as a pivotal figure in philosophy, challenging the long-held metaphysical assumptions from predecessors like Nietzsche and Descartes. He asserts that Nietzsche's work, while progressive in moving away from metaphysics, still relies on a flawed foundation regarding the nature of being. Heidegger critiques the conventional view of humans as separate subjects navigating a world of objects, stating this perspective oversimplifies and fails to acknowledge fundamental aspects of existence. Instead, he emphasizes that understanding existence requires a more profound examination of being itself, rather than merely analyzing object relations.