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"... an excellent introduction to the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas." - The Jerusalem Post
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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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
*Basic Philosophical Writings* is the first Levinas essay anthology since *Collected Philosophical Papers." Drs. Pepperzak, Crichtly and Bernasconi write wonderful introductions and great notes (even those that Levinas never wrote). An excellent anthology and very textbook-oriented. A must-buy for Levinas scholars!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent volume: It contains:Is Ontology Fundamental, Transcendence and Height,Meaning and Sense,Enigma and Phenomena,Substitution,Truth of Disclosure and Truth of Testimony,Essence and Disinterestedness,God and Philosophy,Transcendence and Intelligibility and Peace and Proximity.Some of his finest essays.The introductions are good too.Some essays may also be printed in other collections such as 'Etre Nous',that's why I've been so dull as to list them.
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A Good Reader Long-Overdue
17 July 1998
Format:Paperback
*Basic Philosophical Writings* is the first Levinas essay anthology since *Collected Philosophical Papers." Drs. Pepperzak, Crichtly and Bernasconi write wonderful introductions and great notes (even those that Levinas never wrote). An excellent anthology and very textbook-oriented. A must-buy for Levinas scholars!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
responsibility and the individual
9 Feb 2010
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A work of collected writings by a key late-20th century thinker on the
ethical obligations and inheritances of the individual in society and
culture. Levinas' writings, often complex and seemingly contradictory,
represent a kind of journey or exploration toward a philosophical understanding
of our ethical condition and its roots. He illuminates key puzzles posed for us
in our effort to make "right" choices, and to foresee both their practical and
metaphysical implication for the other. This is a rewarding book for readers
who want to think deeply about ethics and the other, but often difficult for
those not trained in philosophy, or used to extended philosophical argument.
ethical obligations and inheritances of the individual in society and
culture. Levinas' writings, often complex and seemingly contradictory,
represent a kind of journey or exploration toward a philosophical understanding
of our ethical condition and its roots. He illuminates key puzzles posed for us
in our effort to make "right" choices, and to foresee both their practical and
metaphysical implication for the other. This is a rewarding book for readers
who want to think deeply about ethics and the other, but often difficult for
those not trained in philosophy, or used to extended philosophical argument.
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