The European Centre for Heidegger Studies (ECHS) was founded in 2022, by Alfred Denker, Richard Schumaker, and Louise Shale, who were uneasy with the decline of the study of Heidegger’s thought in Europe. ECHS aims to safeguard and to rejuvenate the study of Heidegger both within Europe and worldwide.

The publication of the first three volumes of the so-called Black Notebooks was an important event in the study of Heidegger’s life and work. However, the publication of these volumes was handled very poorly. Rather than a careful analysis of the suspected antisemitism contained within – and a sober consideration of the textual evidence – a media storm blew up. As a consequence of the disastrous reception of these writings, the study and research of Heidegger in Germany has effectively come to an end, and the ramifications of this can be felt worldwide. While the ECHS recognises the importance of a careful study of the antisemitic statements found in some of his writings, it is nevertheless evident that his thought still has much to say of importance to the modern world.

ECHS aims to rejuvenate Heidegger studies in Europe via providing accessible lectures and seminars in a variety of venues in Europe – and online via Zoom – as well as producing and distributing short films and talks via our YouTube channel.

ECHS is based in Nerja on the Costa Tropical in Spain and has its own Heidegger-archive and library. From 2025 onwards we will be organising in-person events at our centre in Nerja. It is also possible to apply for research stays at our archive there.

Contact:

info@europeancentreforheideggerstudies.org

The European Centre for Heidegger Studies

Calle Pintada 35, local 13

29780 Nerja (Malaga)

Spain