Emmanuel Levinas : basic philosophical writings /
Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1995), has exerted a profound influence on twentieth-century continental philosophy. This anthology of 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...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Translated from the French. |
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Bloomington :
Indiana University Press,
©1996.
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| Series: | Studies in Continental thought.
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| Summary: | Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1995), has exerted a profound influence on twentieth-century continental philosophy. This anthology of 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 included 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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| Physical Description: | xx, 201 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-194) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0253330785 9780253330789 0253210798 9780253210791 |