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Origins of the Other

Emmanuel Levinas Between Revelation and Ethics

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Exploring the evolution of Emmanuel Levinas's thought, the book delves into the insights of influential philosophers like Hannah Arendt and Jean-Paul Sartre. It highlights how the concept of "the other" gained ethical significance during the Cold War, particularly in discussions around morality and politics. The epilogue connects Levinas's work to contemporary philosophical debates in Europe and America, examining the complex interplay between philosophy and religion in today's society.

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Origins of the Other, Samuel Moyn

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2005
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