The books in this series are specifically written for students reading philosophy for the first time. Focussing on passages most frequently taught at university level, each book is a step-by-step guide to help you read the key texts from the history of philosophy with confidence and perception. Each book offers: a summary of the text; an overview of its key ideas; historical context; and, a guide to further reading and study. Being and Time is one of the most important publications in phenomenology of the twentieth century. It has had a direct influence on not only many different philosophers, but also on artists, writers and film makers. This book appeals to first-time readers of Heidegger and is free of technical jargon. Readers will be taken through Being and Time section by section, meaning that this work can be read alongside the main text.