The Cambridge Companion to Levinas (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)

The Cambridge Companion to Levinas (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)

by Simon Critchley (Editor)

Synopsis

Emmanuel Levinas is now widely recognised alongside Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty and Sartre as one of the most important Continental philosophers of the twentieth century. His abiding concern was the primacy of the ethical relation to the other person and his central thesis was that ethics is first philosophy. His work has also had a profound impact on a number of fields outside philosophy such as theology, Jewish studies, literature and cultural theory, psychotherapy, sociology, political theory, international relations theory and critical legal theory. This volume, first published in 2002, contains overviews of Levinas's contribution in a number of fields, and includes detailed discussions of his early and late work, his relation to Judaism and talmudic commentary, and his contributions to aesthetics and the philosophy of religion.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 324
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 25 Jul 2002

ISBN 10: 0521665655
ISBN 13: 9780521665650
Book Overview: A convenient and accessible guide to Levinas, first published in 2002, which emphasises the interdisciplinary significance of his work.

Media Reviews
'... a provocative and engaging series of essays that serve as [an] introduction ... and as ... points of departure ... it is a worthwhile addition to any contemplation on the variety of topics Emmanuel Levinas addressed during his lifetime.' Philosophical Writings
'the editors ... provide an excellent overview of Levinas's life and work ...' International Journal for Philosophy of Religion
'Critchley's introduction wil now be the standard introductory essay to Levinas's thought, and is accessible to advanced undergraduates.' Religious Studies Review
[A] quite worthwile volume. Philosophy in Review
This is an impressive collection of articles, which will appeal to neophytes as well as to the most seasoned veterans of Levinas. - Zahi Zalloua, Whitman College
Author Bio
Simon Critchley is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Essex, Directeur de Programme at the College International de Philosophie and Humboldt Fellow at the University of Frankfurt. Robert Bernasconi is Professor of Philosophy, Moss Professor of Philosophy at the University of Memphis.