Otherwise than Being or Beyond Essence

Otherwise than Being or Beyond Essence

Otherwise than Being or Beyond Essence

Emmanuel Levinas

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Year of publication 1974
Genre Philosophy
The text delves into the philosophical exploration of subjectivity, significance, and the relationship between the self and the other, emphasizing the idea of responsibility inherent in human existence. It argues that true subjectivity cannot be confined to the essence of being but must consider the ethical implications of intersubjectivity and communication. Overall, it questions traditional ontological structures and proposes a view of being that incorporates alterity and vulnerability.
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