Kierkegaard and Levinas : ethics, politics, and religion / edited by J. Aaron Simmons and David Wood.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Simmons, J. Aaron, 1977-

Wood, David, 1946-

Series:

Indiana series in the philosophy of religion.

Indiana series in the philosophy of religion

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kierkegaard, Sren, 1813-1855.

Kierkegaard, Sren.

Lévinas, Emmanuel.

Physical Description:

xiii, 270 p.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Recent discussions in the philosophy of religion, ethics, and personal political philosophy have been deeply marked by the influence of two philosophers who are often thought to be in opposition to each other, Søren Kierkegaard and Emmanuel Levinas. Devoted expressly to the relationship between Levinas and Kierkegaard, this volume sets forth a more rigorous comparison and sustained engagement between them. Established and newer scholars representing varied philosophical traditions bring these two thinkers into dialogue in 12 sparkling essays. They consider similarities and differences in how each elaborated a unique philosophy of religion, and they present themes such as time, obligation, love, politics, God, transcendence, and subjectivity. This conversation between neighbors is certain to inspire further inquiry and ignite philosophical debate.

Contents:

Levinas on Kierkegaard

On love and transcendence

Time, alterity, and eschatology

Ethico-political possibilities.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780253003591

0253003598

OCLC:

609974745