Emmanuel Levinas and His Interlocutors - by Hanoch Ben-Pazi (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book reexamines Emmanuel Levinas' philosophy, emphasizing his focus on the "Other" and the ethical implications of prioritizing others over self. Through engaging discussions with his intellectual influences and imagined dialogues, it bridges Jewish and universal philosophy, making Levinas' thought accessible for both scholars and broader audiences.

Book Synopsis

This book reexamines Emmanuel Levinas' philosophy, emphasizing his focus on the "Other" and the ethical implications of prioritizing others over self. Through engaging discussions with his intellectual influences and imagined dialogues, it bridges Jewish and universal philosophy, making Levinas' thought accessible for both scholars and broader audiences.

About the Author

Prof. Hanoch Ben-Pazi, Head of Weisfeld family Ma'ayan Center for Sustainability, Jewish Philosophy and Ethics. He is a professor in the Department of Jewish Philosophy at Bar Ilan University, specializing in modern philosophy and 20th-century Jewish thought, with a focus on ethics and identity in the works of Martin Buber, Emmanuel Levinas, and Franz Rosenzweig.