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Free Download Emmanuel Levinas: Basic Philosophical Writings (Studies in Continental Thought) edited by Simon Critchley, Robert Bernasconi, Adriaan T. Peperzak
English | November 25, 2008 | ISBN: 0253210798, 0253330785 | True EPUB | 224 pages | 1.2 MB
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.