The Enlightenment - The Rise of Modern Paganism by Peter Gay

Volume One of Peter Gay's history of the Enlightenment and it is excellent. Gay clearly values the contributions of the Enlightenment but can also see its flaws, as well as its debt to things it ostensibly despises (like Christianity).

An Introduction to Metaphysics by Martin Heidegger

Since I've been injured and not been able to do my long-distance running, I've had more time to read.

Heidegger is a philosopher I've long had on my list. I've tried Being and Time a few times, but never got very far as I found it incomprehensible. It's funny how some philosophers immediately speak to you and others don't. Kant is notoriously difficult to read, but I found his Critique of Pure Reason an accessible and compelling read. Not so much Heidegger.

I managed to make it through Introduction to Metaphysics and at least come away with a glimmer of what Heidegger was getting at. Maybe more than a glimmer. At least it was enough that I will continue to pursue and understanding of Heidegger.