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Emmanuel Levinas: Basic Philosophical Writings (Studies in Continental Thought) by Emmanuel Levinas: edited by Adriaan Theodoor Peperzak, Simon Critchley, and Robert Bernasconi is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Text: English (translation) Original Language: French. 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.

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Author
Emmanuel Levinas: edited by Adriaan Theodoor Peperzak, Simon Critchley, and Robert Bernasconi
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Published
1996
Language
EN
ISBN
9780253013361
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Philosophy, Religion, Social Science
Rating
4.12 / 5 (139 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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