Emmanuel Levinas: Basic Philosophical Writings

ISBN-13: 9780253210791 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 224 str.

Adriaan Theodoor Peperzak; Simon Critchley; Robert Bernasconi

Opis

Emmanuel Levinas (1906 1996) has exerted a profound influence on 20th-century continental philosophy. This anthology, including Levinas's key philosophical texts over a period of more than forty years, provides an ideal introduction to his thought and offers insights into his most innovative ideas. Five of the ten essays presented here appear in English for the first time. An introduction by Adriaan Peperzak outlines Levinas's philosophical development and the basic themes of his writings. Each essay is accompanied by a brief introduction and notes. This collection is an ideal text for students of philosophy concerned with understanding and assessing the work of this major philosopher."