Emmanuel Levinas
Subtitle: basic philosophical writings
By: edited by Adriaan T. Peperzak, Simon Critchley, and Robert Bernasconi.
Contributors: Peperzak, Adriaan Theodoor, 1929-; Critchley, Simon, 1960-; Bernasconi, Robert.
Series: Studies in Continental thought
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Bloomington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
ISBN-13: 9780253330789; 9780253210791
Subjects: Philosophy
Other titles: Basic philosophical writings.; Levinas.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-194) and index.
Table of contents: title: Is ontology fundamental?; title: Transcendence and height; title: Meaning and sense; title: Enigma and phenomenon; title: Substitution; title: Truth of disclosure and truth of testimony; title: Essence and disinterestedness; title: God and philosophy; title: Transcendence and intelligibility; title: Peace and proximity.