Routledge Ernst Junger's Philosophy of Technology Book

Explore the deep connection between Ernst Junger and Martin Heidegger in this scholarly study from Routledge. This book provides a unique look at Junger's philosophy and his views on the technological age, where human existence and the world are defined by efficiency and functionality. Vincent Blok analyzes how Junger's essays and novels attempt to navigate the shift from the mobilized 20th century toward a new era. The text examines the emergence of a new type of human figure, representing the gestalt of the worker, who is able to respond to the changing technological landscape. This work is an essential resource for those studying twentieth-century philosophy and the history of literary theory. It offers a clear examination of how Junger's ideas influenced the development of Heidegger's influential thoughts on technology and the modern world.