Ethics as First Philosophy

by Adriaan T. Peperzak

In Ethics as First Philosophy, Adrian P. Peperzak brings together a wide range of essays by leading international scholars to discuss the work of the 20th century French philosopher, Emmanuel Levinas. The first book of its kind, this collection explores the significance of Levinas' texts for the study of philosophy, psychology and religion. Offering a complete account of the most recent research on Levinas, Ethics as First Philosophy is an extraordinary overview of the various approaches which have been adopted in interpreting the work of a revolutionary but difficult contemporary thinker.

Genres: Philosophy, Religion

251 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Das Essay von Peperzak zur Transzendenz war mein Highlight, leider scheint mir der Titel aber ein wenig ein Missnomer zu sein. Zwar ist das Buch durch eine Tagung unter dem Titel "Ethic as First Philosophy" entstanden, die enthaltenen Essays biegen aber in vielerlei Richtungen (Religion, Kunst, Psychoanalyse) ab.