Levinas, Emmanuel
On Escape (Cultural Memory in the Present)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804741408
- author:
- Levinas, Emmanuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 117mm X 194mm
- Genre:
- Metaphysics & ontology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
First published in 1935, On Escape is Emmanuel Levinas's seminal work that challenges the traditional Western obsession with being. In this groundbreaking text, Levinas argues for an escape from being and provides a new understanding of its meaning and direction.
Through a series of insightful phenomenological analyses, Levinas examines fundamental human experiences such as pleasure, shame, and nausea to reveal the insufficiency at the heart of the human condition. This critical work not only offers a fresh perspective on the nature of being but also provides valuable context for understanding Levinas's complex relationship with Heidegger.
With its historical and intellectual significance, On Escape is an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy, metaphysics, or phenomenology. Jacques Rolland's introduction and annotation provide a nuanced understanding of the work's place within Levinas's oeuvre and its broader philosophical landscape.
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