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Alterity And Transcendence
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Internationally Renowned As One Of The Great French Philosophers Of The Twentieth Century, The Late Emmanuel Levinas Remains A Pivotal Figure Across The Humanistic Disciplines For His Insistenceagainst The Grain Of Western Philosophical Traditionon The Primacy Of Ethics In Philosophical Investigation. This First English Translation Of A Series Of Twelve Essays Known As Alterity And Transcendence Offers A Unique Glimpse Of Levinas Defining His Own Place In The History Of Philosophy. Published By A Mature Thinker Between 1967 And 1989, These Works Exhibit A Refreshingly Accessible Perspective That Seasoned Admirers And Newcomers Will Appreciate.In Today'S World, Where Religious Conceptions Of Exalted Higher Powers Are Constantly Called Into Question By Theoretical Investigation And By The Powerful Influence Of Science And Technology On Our Understanding Of The Universe, Has The Notion Of Transcendence Been Stripped Of Its Significance? In Levinas'S Incisive Model, Transcendence Is Indeed Alivenot In Any Notion Of Our Relationship To A Mysterious, Sacred Realm But In The Idea Of Our Worldly, Subjective Relationships To Others.Without Presupposing An Intimate Knowledge Of The History Of Philosophy, Levinas Explores The Ways In Which Plotinus, Descartes, Husserl, And Heidegger Have Encountered The Question Of Transcendence. In Discourses On The Concepts Of Totality And Infinity, He Locates His Own Thinking In The Context Of Presocratic Philosophers, Aristotle, Leibniz, Spinoza, Kant, And Descartes. Always Centering His Discussions On The Idea Of Interpersonal Relations As The Basis Of Transcendence, Levinas Reflects On The Rights Of Individuals (And How They Are Inextricably Linked To Those Of Others), The Concept Of Peace, And The Dialogic Nature Of Philosophy. Finally, In Interviews Conducted By Christian Chabanis And Angelo Bianchi, Levinas Responds To Key Questions Not Directly Addressed In His Writings. Throughout, Alterity And Transcendence Reveals A Commitment To Ethics As First Philosophyobliging Modern Thinkers To Investigate Not Merely The True But The Good.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Alterity and Transcendence'? A: 'Alterity and Transcendence' revolves around Emmanuel Levinas's exploration of ethics as a primary concern in philosophical inquiry, emphasizing interpersonal relationships and the concept of transcendence in our worldly experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Alterity and Transcendence'? A: The author of 'Alterity and Transcendence' is Emmanuel Levinas, a significant French philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and metaphysics.
- Q: What is the format and page count of this book? A: 'Alterity and Transcendence' is published in a paperback format and contains 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Alterity and Transcendence' published? A: 'Alterity and Transcendence' was published on April 5, 2001.
- Q: Does 'Alterity and Transcendence' require prior knowledge of philosophy? A: No, 'Alterity and Transcendence' does not presuppose an intimate knowledge of the history of philosophy, making it accessible for both seasoned readers and newcomers.
- Q: What philosophers does Levinas engage with in this book? A: In 'Alterity and Transcendence', Levinas discusses the works of Plotinus, Descartes, Husserl, and Heidegger, among others, to explore the question of transcendence.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in 'Alterity and Transcendence'? A: Key concepts in 'Alterity and Transcendence' include ethics, interpersonal relationships, transcendence, totality, infinity, and the rights of individuals.
- Q: Is there any additional content in 'Alterity and Transcendence' besides the essays? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with Levinas conducted by Christian Chabanis and Angelo Bianchi, where he addresses questions not directly covered in his essays.
- Q: What is the significance of ethics in Levinas's philosophy as presented in the book? A: In 'Alterity and Transcendence', Levinas argues that ethics should be regarded as the first philosophy, challenging readers to consider not only the true but also the good.
- Q: How does Levinas redefine the notion of transcendence in this work? A: Levinas redefines transcendence in 'Alterity and Transcendence' as being alive in our worldly relationships with others rather than in a mysterious, sacred realm.