The status of the transcendental in Levinas' thought

Though some have argued for a transcendental interpretation of Emmanual Levinas' ethics, such an interpretation tends to overlook or minimize the most radical strand that runs through his work--his explicit, unmediated thematization of alterity.

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Published in:Philosophy today (Celina) 1994-07, Vol.38 (2), p.149-158
Main Author: DRABINSKI, J. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ethics
General philosophy. Metaphysics
Levinas, Emmanuel
Otherness
Philosophy
Theory of values and moral philosophy
Theory of values and moral philosophy. Philosophy of action
Transcendentalism
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Summary:Though some have argued for a transcendental interpretation of Emmanual Levinas' ethics, such an interpretation tends to overlook or minimize the most radical strand that runs through his work--his explicit, unmediated thematization of alterity.
ISSN:0031-8256
2329-8596
DOI:10.5840/philtoday199438223