Levinas, Law, Politics

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Jurisprudence, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Levinas, Law, Politics by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781135308575
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 7, 2007
Imprint: Routledge-Cavendish Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781135308575
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 7, 2007
Imprint: Routledge-Cavendish
Language: English

Emmanuel Levinas' re-formulation of subjectivity, responsibility and the good has radically influenced post-structuralist thought. Political and legal theory, however, have only marginally profited from his moral philosophy. Levinas' theme of one's infinite responsibility for the other has often been romanticized by some advocates of multiculturalism and natural justice.

In this volume, political theorists, philosophers and legal scholars critically engage with this idealization of Levinas’ ethics. The authors show that his crucial formulation of the idea of 'the other in me' does not offer a quick cure for today's nationalist, racist and religious divides. Nor does his notion of anarchic responsibility provide immediate relief for the agony of dealing with matters of life and death. The rebelliousness of Levinas' thought is rediscovered here and used to challenge preconceptions of social, legal and individual responsibility.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Emmanuel Levinas' re-formulation of subjectivity, responsibility and the good has radically influenced post-structuralist thought. Political and legal theory, however, have only marginally profited from his moral philosophy. Levinas' theme of one's infinite responsibility for the other has often been romanticized by some advocates of multiculturalism and natural justice.

In this volume, political theorists, philosophers and legal scholars critically engage with this idealization of Levinas’ ethics. The authors show that his crucial formulation of the idea of 'the other in me' does not offer a quick cure for today's nationalist, racist and religious divides. Nor does his notion of anarchic responsibility provide immediate relief for the agony of dealing with matters of life and death. The rebelliousness of Levinas' thought is rediscovered here and used to challenge preconceptions of social, legal and individual responsibility.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Challenging the Mandate of Heaven: Social Protest and State Power in China by
Cover of the book In the Realms of Gold by
Cover of the book Transforming the Latin American Automobile Industry: Union, Workers and the Politics of Restructuring by
Cover of the book Technology, Governance and Political Conflict in International Industries by
Cover of the book The Secret Army by
Cover of the book Reforming Money and Finance by
Cover of the book Women, Gender and Religious Cultures in Britain, 1800-1940 by
Cover of the book High-technology Clusters, Networking and Collective Learning in Europe by
Cover of the book Popular Culture and Nationalism in Lebanon by
Cover of the book Human Documents of Adam Smith's Time by
Cover of the book Origin of Intelligence in the Child by
Cover of the book Making Hard Choices in Journalism Ethics by
Cover of the book Alain Badiou by
Cover of the book Ben Jonson by
Cover of the book Media, War and Postmodernity by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy