Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1996) has exerted a profound influence on 20th-century continental philosophy.
An introduction by Adriaan Peperzak outlines Levinas\'s Philosophical development and the Basic themes of his writings..
Five of the ten essays presented here appear in English for the first time.
This anthology, including Levinas\'s key Philosophical texts over a period of more than forty years, provides an ideal introduction to his thought and offers insights into his most innovative ideas.
Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1996) has exerted a profound influence on 20th-century continental philosophy