Heidegger and the transition to postmodernity

This is a publisher’s version of an article published in Indian Philosophical Quarterly 2002 published by Department of Philosophy, University of Poona. This version is reproduced with permission from Department of Philosophy, University of Poona.This is an investigation into Heidegger’s influence on the development of some ideas of the post-modern thought. It explores the meaning and implications of Heidegger’s concepts of authenticity and difference and his existential analysis of the human existence and the way these concepts left a significant impact on the development of the post modern ideas