Collected philosophical papers
By: Emmanuel Lévinas ; translated by Alphonso Lingis.
Publisher: Duquesne University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Pittsburgh, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
Subjects: Philosophy.
Description: This collection brings together some of the most important short texts of Emmanuel Levinas, a major voice in twentieth century philosophical thought. Translated by renowned philosopher Alphonso Lingis, these writings originally appeared separately as lectures or in various journals over a period of thirty years. Collected Philosophical Papers also includes a comprehensive introduction by Lingis, a valuable tool for researchers and students of Levinas's philosophy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Originally published: Dordrecht ; Boston : M. Nijhoff, 1987, no. 100 in series: Phaenomenologica.
Table of contents: title: Reality and its shadow; title: Freedom and command; title: The ego and the totality; title: Philosophy and the idea of infinity; title: Phenomenon and enigma; title: Meaning and sense; title: Language and proximity; title: Humanism and an-archy; title: No identity; title: God and philosophy; title: Transcendence and evil.