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S. Hand, Emmanuel Levinas

S. Hand, Emmanuel Levinas

Publié le par Gabriel Marcoux-Chabot (Source : Site web de la maison d'édition)

HAND, Seán, Emmanuel Levinas, New York, Routledge (Routledge Critical Thinkers), 2008, 160 p.
ISBN 978-0-415-40275-0

RÉSUMÉ

Best known for his theories of ethics and responsibility, EmmanuelLevinas was one of the most profound and influential thinkers of thelast century. In this clear, accessible guide, Seán Hand examines whyLevinas is increasingly fundamental to the study of literature andculture today. Exploring the intellectual and social contexts of hiswork and the events that shaped it, Hand considers:

-the influence of phenomenology and Judaism on Levinas's thought

-key concepts such as the ‘face', the ‘other', ethical consciousness and responsibility

-Levinas's work on aesthetics

-the relationship of philosophy and religion in his writings

-the interaction of his work with historical discussions

-His often complex relationships with other theorists and theories

Emmanuel Levinas's unique contribution to theory set an exemplarystandard for all subsequent thought. This outstanding guide to his workwill prove invaluable to scholars and students across a wide range ofdisciplines - from philosophy and literary criticism through tointernational relations and the creative arts.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Why Levinas? Key Ideas 1. Biography 2. Phenomenology and Judaism 3.Totality and Infinity 4. Otherwise than Being 5. Aesthetics 6. TalmudicReadings 7. Difficult Freedom: Politics and Ethics. After Levinas

BIOGRAPHIE

Seán Hand is Professor of French and Head of the Department of French Studies at the University of Warwick. His central research interests focus on twentieth-century French writing and philosophy.