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1. Ethics and Infinity: Conversations with Philippe Nemo by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 126
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(1985-03)
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Easy introduction to a difficult thinker
excellent and Sublime! Good for recovering academics, practicing theorists, intellectual dilletantes and anyone else interested in adopting an ethically based philosophy that can stand up and go toe to toe with all those wily postmodernists with their impenetrable and convoluted jargon of hubris...
The Generousity of a Great Mind
Levinas in a Nutshell With Levinas comes a dramatic shift from the Heideggarian cum Greek privilege of ontology.As levinas suggests, prior to any investigation of Being we first encounter the Other.And it is this encounter with the other that commands me - a command whose first words are 'Thou shalt not kill'. Thus it is ethics that is first philosophy. This description, its reasons and implications, are many and complex.However, this wonderful little book gives a breadth and clarity that should prove invaluable to the scholar and dilettante alike. Nemo's questions are poignant and Levinas' responses are clear, precise and exhibit a genuine gentility and articulateness that is most apreciated in philosophical writings. In addition this book is a wonderful accompaniment to Levinas' two main texts: Totality and Infinity and Otherwise than Being.
It is a brilliant introduction to Levinas' other works. |
2. Time and the Other by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 149
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(1990-05)
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An early but central exposition of L.'s ethical metaphysics. |
3. Conversations With Emmanuel Levinas: 1983-1994 by Michael De Saint Cheron | |
Paperback: 175
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(2010-05-31)
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4. Difficult Freedom: Essays on Judaism (Johns Hopkins Jewish Studies) by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 320
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(1997-10-28)
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Editorial Review Product Description Jean Paul Sartre hailed him as the philosopher who introduced France to Husserl and Heidegger. Derrida has paid him homage as "master." An original philosopher who combines the insights of phenomenological analysis with those of Jewish spirituality, Emmanuel Levinas has proven to be of extraordinary importance in the history of modern thought. Collecting Levinas's important writings on religion, Difficult Freedom contributes to a growing debate about the significance of religion -- particularly Judaism and Jewish spiritualism -- in European philosophy. Topics include ethics, aesthetics, politics, messianism, Judaism and women, and Jewish-Christian relations, as well as the work of Spinoza, Hegel, Heidegger, Franz Rosenzweig, Simone Weil, and Jules Issac. Customer Reviews (3)
Levinas attitude to Judaism
A collection highly memorable and engaging "Atthe dawning of the new world, Judaism has the consciousness to possess,through its permanence, a function in the general economy of Being.No onecan replace it.Someone has to exist in the world who isas old as theworld.For Judaism, the great migrations of the people , the migrationsamong the people and the upheavals of history have never presented a deadlythreat.It always found what remained to it.It has a painful experienceof living on; its performance accustomed it to judging history and refusingto accept the verdict of a History that that proclaimed itself judge. Perhaps Jewish thought in general consists today in holding on more firmlythan ever to this permanence and this eternity.Judaism has traversedhistory history without taking up history's causes.It has the power tojudge, alone against all, the victory of visible and organized forces - ifneed be in order to reject them.Its head may be held high or its head maybe down, but it is always stiff-necked.This temerity and this patience,which are as long as eternity itself, will perhaps be more necessary tohumanity tomorrow or the day after tomorrow than they were yesterday or theday before." Difficult Freedom, p.166
difficult to read, perhaps, but will open up new worlds! |
5. Alterity and Transcendence by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 224
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(2000-11-15)
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A Systematic Search for Values |
6. Adieu to Emmanuel Levinas (Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics) by Jacques Derrida | |
Paperback: 168
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(1999-07-01)
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excellent...
A Dismal Effort by Dinosaur-of-a-Philosopher |
7. Humanism of the Other by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 136
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(2005-10-18)
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Interesting, but non-essential Addition to Levinas Literature
A word of warning--you may already own this book With the above proviso in mind, the five essays collected and published as _Humanism of the Other_ are wonderful representations of the radicality of Levinas' notions of ethics. Of particular is the essay "No Identity." Students and scholars of Levinas in particular and Continental ethics in general are well served by being or becoming familiar with this work. The introductory essay by Richard Cohen is very clear and worthy of a serious reading in its own right. Cohen is a top-notch Levinas scholar and translator. ... Read more |
8. Emmanuel Levinas (Routledge Critical Thinkers) by Seán Hand | |
Hardcover: 160
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(2008-10-27)
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Editorial Review Product Description Best known for his theories of ethics and responsibility, Emmanuel Levinas was one of the most profound and influential thinkers of the last century. In this clear, accessible guide, Seán Hand examines why Levinas is increasingly fundamental to the study of literature and culture today. Exploring the intellectual and social contexts of his work and the events that shaped it, Hand considers: Emmanuel Levinas’s unique contribution to theory set an exemplary standard for all subsequent thought. This outstanding guide to his work will prove invaluable to scholars and students across a wide range of disciplines - from philosophy and literary criticism through to international relations and the creative arts. Customer Reviews (1)
A Handy Introduction that Serves its Purpose |
9. Emmanuel Levinas: Basic Philosophical Writings (Studies in Continental Thought) | |
Paperback: 224
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(1996-10-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Emmanuel Levinas (1906--1996) has exerted a profound influence on 20th-century continental philosophy. This anthology, including 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 presented 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. Customer Reviews (2)
responsibility and the individual
A Good Reader Long-Overdue |
10. Prophetic Politics: Emmanuel Levinas and the Sanctification of Suffering (Series In Continental Thought) by Philip J. Harold | |
Hardcover: 336
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(2009-10-13)
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11. To the Other: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas (Purdue University Series in the History of Philosophy) (Purdue Series in the History of Philosophy) by Adriaan Theodoor Peperzak, Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 247
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(2005-02-02)
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Important contribution to understanding a difficult thinker Having said that, it is certainly true that this book is not the place to start if you are approaching Levinas for the first time.In that case, the best place to start is the collection of Philippe Nemo's interviews with Levinas, gathered under the title "Ethics and Infinity."This is quite accessible to the educated reader.This might then be followed up with Colin Davis' genuinely introductory book on Levinas. After some such background, then the reader should be ready to take up Peperzak's commentary here.At this stage it is very good to have a guide like Peperzak to lead you through the difficult nuances and reference points of so complex a thinker as Levinas. "Philosophy and the Idea of Infinity" is a kind of summary of Levinas' philosophy, but it is not easy going.Peperzak helps you see what you would have missed on your own. I highly recommend this book, as well as the series as a whole.Levinas is a difficult, but very rewarding thinker--one of those who has the power to change your whole outlook on life. ... Read more |
12. God, Death, and Time (Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics) by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 320
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(2000-11-01)
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An outstanding entry into Levinas' later work |
13. Otherwise Than Being: Or Beyond Essence by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 205
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(1998-05)
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Fundamental basis for all of Levinas Philosophical work
Levinas' best work, but not easy to understand Although it might be helpful to have read earlier Levinas, this book takes a bit of a departure from the philosophy he espoused in his younger days. I don't believe it is such a radical departure so much as a reorientation and increased sophistication, but that's a topic for another discussion! I highly recommend this read if you are familiar with phenomenology, particulary Husserl and Heidegger, and Kant. I believe they are essential to understanding his arguments. If you are willing to put in the time and mental effort to unpack this, it is a very rewarding book. For some additional explanation, a good companion is Beyond by Peperzak.
otherwise than self
The Otherwise than Being |
14. The Ethics of Emmanuel Levinas (Cultural Memory in the Present) by Diane Perpich | |
Paperback: 256
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(2008-08-06)
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Clear, Accessible, and a Fine Contribution to Levinas Scholarship |
15. Beyond the Verse: Talmudic Readings and Lectures (Continuum Impacts) by Emmanuel Levinas, Gary D. Mole | |
Paperback: 240
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(2007-12-11)
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16. Nine Talmudic Readings by Emmanuel Levinas by Annette Aronowicz | |
Paperback: 240
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(1994-02-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description "I know of no work that more readily opens this classic of Judaic learning to the general reader." -- The Key Reporter "The appearance in English of nine of Levinas's essays on talmudic discourse, collected and beautifully translated by Aronowicz, is an important occasion.... These essays are crucial to the interpretation of Levinas's work more generally, [and] Aronowicz's excellent introduction and occasional notes are very helpful in making this work accessible to those unacquainted with either Talmud or Levinas." -- Religious Studies Review Nine rich and masterful readings of the Talmud by the French Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas translate Jewish thought into the language of modern times. Between 1963 and 1975, Levinas delivered these commentaries at the annual Talmudic colloquia of a group of French Jewish intellectuals in Paris. Here Levinas applies a hermeneutic that simultaneously allows the classic Jewish texts to shed light on contemporary problems and lets modern problems illuminate the texts. Besides being quintessential illustrations of the art of reading, the essays express the deeply ethical vision of the human condition that makes Levinas one of the most important thinkers of our time. Customer Reviews (3)
Brings a fresh approach to both Talmud study and Philosophy
When philosophy meets Talmud
A Philosopher Reads The Talmud Levinas' main concern is with the ethical aspect of Judaism, and the universal role it (in its specificity) plays.Each lecture begins with a passage from the Talmud, which Levinas interprets line-by-line.Although the interpretation often strays far afield from the plain meaning (and even, sometimes, beyond the symbolic or didactic meaning) of the passage under consideration, I do not think that the rabbis would disagree with Levinas' conclusions.Most of the lectures ultimately turn to one's radical responsibility to and for the other.It is not enough to be good oneself:"the righteous are responsible for evil before anyone else is.They are responsible because they have not been righteous enough to make their justice spread and abolish injustice."(186)Levinas' interpretation of the story of the Gibeonites is particularly thought-provoking in these times:the Gibeonites demanded talion (a life for a life) for the wrongs done to them by Saul; in doing so, by failing to show mercy toward the other, they excluded themselves from Israel. Although I found much to think about in these lectures and may reread them, they are *not* easy to follow and are often written in the almost impenatrable prose of 20th Century continental philosophy.The translator, Annette Aronowicz, provides a very useful introduction to Levinas, his thought in general, and what he is attempting to do in these lectures, but even with the introduction, I would not recommend this to someone who has no familiarity with philosophical discussion.Familiarity with the Talmud is not required. ... Read more |
17. Existence and Existents by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 113
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(2001-04)
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The Short Form of Making Way |
18. Discovering Existence with Husserl (SPEP) by Emmanuel Levinas | |
Paperback: 198
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(1998-07-22)
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An Important Translation, Even If Incomplete |
19. Levinas and the Cinema of Redemption: Time, Ethics, and the Feminine (Film and Culture) by Sam B. Girgus | |
Paperback: 272
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(2010-03-19)
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Editorial Review Product Description In his philosophy of ethics and time, Emmanuel Levinas highlighted the tension that exists between the "ontological adventure" of immediate experience and the "ethical adventure" of redemptive relationships-associations in which absolute responsibility engenders a transcendence of being and self. In an original commingling of philosophy and cinema study, Sam B. Girgus applies Levinas's ethics to a variety of international films. His efforts point to a transnational pattern he terms the "cinema of redemption" that portrays the struggle to connect to others in redeeming ways. Girgus not only reveals the power of these films to articulate the crisis between ontological identity and ethical subjectivity. He also locates time and ethics within the structure and content of film itself. Drawing on the work of Luce Irigaray, Tina Chanter, Kelly Oliver, and Ewa Ziarek, Girgus reconsiders Levinas and his relationship to film, engaging with a feminist focus on the sexualized female body. Girgus offers fresh readings of films from several decades and cultures, including Frank Capra'sMr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Federico Fellini'sLa dolce vita (1959), Michelangelo Antonioni'sL'avventura (1960), John Huston'sThe Misfits (1961), and Philip Kaufman'sThe Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988). |
20. Emmanuel Levinas: His Life And Legacy by Salomon Malka | |
Paperback: 330
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(2006-09-30)
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