The theory of intuition in Husserl's phenomenology
By: Emmaunel [i.e. Emmanuel] Levinas ; translated by André Orianne.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Northwestern University studies in phenomenology & existential philosophy
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Evanston, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 163
Subjects: Husserl, Edmund, 1859-1938.; Intuition.; Phenomenology.
Description: In this landmark study, Emmanuel Levinas discusses the aspects and function of intuition in Husserl's thought and its meaning for philosophical self-reflection. An essential and illuminating explication of central issues in Husserl's phenomenology, it is also important as a formative work of one of this century's most distinguished philosophers.

Levinas focuses on the role of intuition, which he explains as "the theoretical act of consciousness that makes objects present to us." He demonstrates how Husserl's theory of intuition follows directly from his new conception of being. He then identifies intuition as the original phenomenon that leads to the concept of truth itself. In this analysis, he shows that Husserl's theory of being opens up an entirely new philosophical dimension.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.