Levinas, Emmanuel
The Levinas Reader (Blackwell Readers)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631164470
- author:
- Levinas, Emmanuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 227mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Levinas Reader by Sean Hand provides a comprehensive collection of essays by Emmanuel Levinas, one of the most influential thinkers in twentieth-century continental philosophy. This volume brings together Levinas's work on phenomenology, aesthetics, religion, politics, and ethics, offering insights into his thought-provoking ideas. Sean Hand's introduction offers a clear overview of Levinas's contributions to these fields, situating each chapter within the broader context of his philosophical project. The book includes essays that explore Levinas's early studies, his critique of totalizing philosophies, and his pioneering work on the moral dimension of aesthetics, as well as his thought-provoking readings of the Talmud. With its clear explanations and suggested study guides, this collection is ideal for readers seeking to understand Levinas's complex ideas and their relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy.