Emmanuel Levinas

Sean Hand sets Levinas's work in its intellectual and social contexts concluding with an assessment of his continuing influence in contemporary theory.

Best known for his theories of ethics and responsibility, Emmanuel Levinas was one of the most profound and influential thinkers of the 20th century. This guide examines why Levinas is increasingly fundamental to the study of literature and culture.

Autorentext

Seán Hand is Professor of French and Head of the Department of French Studies at the University of Warwick. His central research interests focus on twentieth-century French writing and philosophy.

Zusammenfassung
Sean Hand sets Levinas's work in its intellectual and social contexts concluding with an assessment of his continuing influence in contemporary theory.

Inhalt

Why Levinas? Key Ideas 1. Biography 2. Phenomenology and Judaism 3. Totality and Infinity 4. Otherwise than Being 5. Aesthetics 6. Talmudic Readings 7. Difficult Freedom: Politics and Ethics After Levinas Works Cited Bibliography