Ethical Hermeneutics : Rationalist Enrique Dussel's Philosophy of Liberation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barber, Michael D.

Series:

Perspectives in Continental Philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Latin American.

Ethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 pages)

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Fordham University Press, 1999.

Summary:

Ethical Hermeneutics explores Enrique Dussel's philosophy of liberation and its ethical dimensions, focusing on the concept of rationality through the lens of Emmanuel Levinas's philosophy. The book delves into Dussel's integration of Levinas's ideas into a Latin American context, emphasizing the importance of interpreting reality from the perspective of the 'Other.' Michael Barber examines Dussel's critiques of modernity and universal norms, highlighting his efforts to transcend Eurocentric ideologies. The text also assesses Dussel's engagement with Marxist thought and his critiques of capitalism, as well as his contributions to history, economics, and theology. The book is a critical introduction to Dussel's work for English-speaking audiences, addressing critiques from American scholars and contrasting Dussel's ideas with those of Karl-Otto Apel. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780823295463

082329546X

OCLC:

1309016172