Between Levinas and Heidegger

Between Levinas and Heidegger

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Oct 1, 2014 · English · Hardcover (270 pages)
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Format Hardcover
Pages 270
Language English
Published Oct 1, 2014
Publisher State Univ of New York Pr
ISBN-10 1438452578
ISBN-13 9781438452579

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In this thoughtful exploration, John E. Drabinski delves into the philosophical dialogues between Emmanuel Levinas and Martin Heidegger, two pivotal figures influenced by Edmund Husserl's phenomenology. The work examines how their divergent approaches to ethics and existence reflect broader existential themes, particularly the implications of being and otherness.

Drabinski weaves together intricate interpretations that highlight the tensions between Levinas's emphasis on ethical responsibility towards the other and Heidegger's focus on the nature of being. Through this comparative study, readers are invited to consider how these philosophical legacies shape contemporary thought and challenge the understanding of human relationships in a modern context.

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