Aspects of Alterity

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Exploring the concept of otherness, this book examines the philosophical debate between absolute and relative otherness, drawing on the works of Emmanuel Levinas and Gabriel Marcel. It critiques the Western tradition's self-centered perspective and highlights the challenges posed by postmodern claims of absolute otherness. By analyzing the ethical and theological dimensions of their philosophies, the text advocates for a hermeneutic understanding of otherness as a balance of alterity and similitude, addressing the complexities of encountering the other.