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Springer - Man as a Place of God: Levinas' Hermeneutics

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Explore the profound connections between ethics, anthropology, and religion in Man as a Place of God. This academic work provides a clear entry point into the core themes of Levinas' thought, making complex philosophical concepts accessible for students and scholars alike. By examining the hermeneutics of 'kenosis', the text investigates how a subject can remain open to the other. This openness allows for the possibility of man acting as a place for the infinite to reach finite existence. The book does not work in isolation; it offers critical perspectives by placing Levinas in conversation with major thinkers including Heidegger, Ricoeur, Rorty, Derrida, and Vattimo. Part of the Amsterdam Studies in Jewish Philosophy series, this volume is an essential resource for those studying religious studies and philosophy. It challenges readers to consider the limits of the subject and the nature of the infinite within human existence.

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Provides a lively introduction to the primary themes of Levinas' philosophy of religion.

Examines the relationship between Levinas' ethics and his anthropology in depth.

Offers critical perspectives by comparing Levinas to Heidegger, Ricoeur, Rorty, Derrida, and Vattimo.

Focuses on the hermeneutics of kenosis and the subject's openness to the other.

Explores the concept of man as a place where the infinite attains finite existence.

Part of the Amsterdam Studies in Jewish Philosophy series (Volume 13) from Springer.

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Brand: Springer
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1402062273
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Philosophy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 08 August 2007
Listed Since: 11 May 2007

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