Levinas, Subjectivity, Education

Towards an Ethics of Radical Responsibility

Anna Strhan author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:27th Jul '12

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Levinas, Subjectivity, Education explores how the philosophical writings of Emmanuel Levinas lead us to reassess education and reveals the possibilities of a radical new understanding of ethical and political responsibility.

  • Presents an original theoretical interpretation of Emmanuel Levinas that outlines the political significance of his work for contemporary debates on education
  • Offers a clear analysis of Levinas’s central philosophical concepts, including the place of religion in his work, demonstrating their relevance for educational theorists
  • Examines Alain Badiou’s critique of Levinas’s work
  • Considers the practical implications of Levinas’ theories for concrete educational practices and frameworks

ISBN: 9781118312391

Dimensions: 229mm x 165mm x 10mm

Weight: 304g

232 pages