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Indiana University Press Emmanuel Levinas by Edited by Adriaan T. Peperzak Edited by Simon Critchley Edited by Robert Bernasconi
Emmanuel Levinas (19061996) has exerted a profound influence on 20thcentury continental philosophy. This anthology including Levinass 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 Levinass 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.show more