Bearing witness to epiphany : persons, things, and the nature of erotic life / John Russon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Russon, John, 1960- author.

Series:

SUNY series in contemporary continental philosophy.

SUNY series in contemporary continental philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophical anthropology.

Life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Albany, New York State : SUNY Press, [2009]

Summary:

In this probing sequel to the popular and award-winning Human Experience, John Russon asks, "What is it to be a person?" The answer: the key to our humanity lies in our sexuality, where we experience the freedom to shape identities creatively in cooperation with another. With grace and philosophical rigor, Russon shows that an exploration of sexuality not only illuminates the psychological dimensions of our interpersonal lives but also provides the basis for a new approach to ethics and politics. Responsibilities toward others, he contends, develop alongside our personal growth. Bearing Witness to Epiphany brings to light the essential relationship between ethical and political bonds and the development of our powers of expression, leading to a substantial study of the nature and role of art in human life.

Contents:

Front Matter

contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

The Epiphany of the Real

Initiations

Ambiguity

Learning and Insight

Bearing Witness

Responsibility

Art and Philosophy

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [137]-147) and index.

ISBN:

9781438425177

1438425171