Heidegger on the Unity of Metaphysics and the Method of Being and Time

The fundamental error of the metaphysical tradition, according to Heidegger, is subordination general ontology a special, exemplary entity (God, soul, and so on). But Being Time itself treats one kind as exemplary, namely, Dasein. Does this mean that Heidegger fails free himself from metaphysics he sought criticize? To show how avoids charge author proposes examine parallels between methodology ascribes Aristotle’s Metaphysics. takes virtue inquiry reside in way resists special ontology: Aristotle was guided by “double concept” metaphysics, pursued two irreducibly distinct methods inquiry, avoided temptation unite them. In proposing similarly pursue task” seeks apply insight his own work. Alongside task ontology, spells out shape second task, Destruktion, understood historical critique traces ontological concepts back their ontic roots. Destruktion not mere addendum ontology; tasks are meant counterbalance another thereby prevent collapse difference being beings. Indeed, results ontology. He hopes achieve transformation philosophical attitude underpins tradition.