В последние годы возрос интерес к работам Эммануэля Левинаса, широко признанного одним из важнейших, но в то же время сложных философов 20-го века. В этом крайне необходимом введении Дэвис раскрывает ключевые концепции мысли Левинаса - инаковость, Другой, Лицо, бесконечность, - которые ранее вызывали серьезные трудности в интерпретации. Дэвис прослеживает развитие мысли Левинаса на протяжении шести десятилетий, описывая контекст, в котором он работал, и влияние его трудов. Он утверждает, что работы Левинаса по-прежнему связаны с онтологической традицией, с которой он хочет порвать, и демонстрирует, как его поздние сочинения пытаются преодолеть эту зависимость посредством все более разрушительной, иногда непрозрачной текстуальной практики. Он обсуждает богословские сочинения Левинаса и его отношение к иудаизму, а также восприятие его работ современными мыслителями, утверждая, что влияние его трудов привело к растущему интересу к этическим вопросам среди постструктуралистов и постмодернистов в последние годы. Эта всеобъемлющая и ясно написанная книга станет незаменимым пособием для студентов и исследователей континентальной философии, французских исследований, теории литературы и богословия.
This volume is an invaluable introduction to the thought of one of the towering figures of 20th-century philosophy: Émile Levinas. As said by Kaufmann, ‘Levinas is not a technician of logic; rather, he aims at escaping every possible deduction’. Paul Davis, a leading expert on Levinas’s work, explains what it is about Levinas that makes him so challenging—namely, his focus on the alterity of other subjects (mottier), which is encoded in his concepts of the ‘Face’, the ‘in-face relation’, and the abyss that must be negotiated between subject and other. Drawing extensively from Levinas’ correspondence and lectures, David offers a lively pondering of his evolving philosophical concerns spanning more than six decades. His book succeeds in giving insight into both the major and minor leaps and influences in Levinas’ intellectual trajectory. It could also serve as a useful primer for anyone wondering if the philosopher’s reclusive position is due to a lack of originality or that there is something quite innovative in his masterplan. Not only do readers who are new to Levinas grasp what inspires his actions, but those who are already familiar with the richness of his thinking will genuinely appreciate Davis’ interpretation. Scholars and students of continental thought, history of ideas, and French thought will find Davis’ work indispensable. In describing its ‘successful project of estrangement’, Davis captures Levinas precisely where most non-specialists struggle: understanding a universalising vision through one that emphasises the uniqueness of every encounter. Readers wanting to engage more fully with Levinas will welcome Davis’ astute presentation of philosophical terminology, relating especially well to scholarly debates on infinity and alterity. Focusing largely on French and English bibliography, however, it may seem odd that Davis doesn’t analyse Levinas in historical context, considering his relevance to revolutionary currents such as phenomenology and psychoanalysis, broadly speaking.
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In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the work of Emmanuel Levinas, widely recognized as one of the most important yet difficult philosophers of the 20th century. In this much-needed introduction, Davis unpacks the concepts at the centre of Levinas's thought – alterity, the Other, the Face, infinity – concepts which have previously presented readers with major problems of interpretation. Davis traces the development of Levinas's thought over six decades, describing the context in which he worked, and the impact of his writings. He argues that Levinas's work remains tied to the ontological tradition with which he wants to break, and demonstrates how his later writing tries to overcome this dependency by its increasingly disruptive, sometimes opaque, textual practice. He discusses Levinas's theological writings and his relationship to Judaism, as well as the reception of his work by contemporary thinkers, arguing that the influence of his work has led to a growing interest in ethical issues among poststructuralist and postmodernist thinkers in recent years. Comprehensive and clearly written, this book will be essential reading for students and researchers in continental philosophy, French studies, literary theory and theology.
