Emmanuel Levinas and His Interlocutors
The philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas introduces a groundbreaking shift in ethical discourse by prioritizing the uniqueness of the "Other." Levinas redefines morality by emphasizing the existential precedence of the "Other" over the self, challenging the self-centered nature of modern individualism. This book offers a fresh perspective on Levinas’ thought, contextualizing his philosophy through his intellectual influences, dialogues with contemporaries, and imagined conversations with thinkers from both Eastern and Western traditions. It provides a profound exploration of the interplay between Jewish thought and universal philosophy, bridging particularistic commitments and global ethical perspectives. Accessible yet deeply scholarly, the book brings Levinas’ philosophy into broader social, religious, political, and interpretative contexts, making it an essential read for intellectual audiences.
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.
