Peperzak, Adriaan Theodoor
Emmanuel Levinas: Basic Philosophical Writings (Studies in Continental Thought)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253210791
- author:
- Peperzak, Adriaan Theodoor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.3 x 23.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Western philosophy, from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This collection brings together key philosophical texts by Emmanuel Levinas, a major figure in 20th-century continental philosophy. Spanning over forty years, these essays offer insights into his most innovative ideas and provide an ideal introduction to his thought.
Five of the ten essays presented here appear in English for the first time, accompanied by brief introductions and notes. An introduction by Adriaan Peperzak provides context for Levinas's philosophical development and basic themes. This anthology is a valuable resource for students of philosophy seeking to understand and assess Levinas's work.
With its comprehensive selection of Levinas's most important writings, this collection offers a unique opportunity to engage with the thought of one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century.