E. Lévinas and J. Derrida: Philosophy’s Challenge to Power Discourse and Defence of Human Freedom
E. Lévinas and J. Derrida: Philosophy’s Challenge to Power Discourse and Defence of Human Freedom
Author(s): Boris Gubman Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Editura Alma Mater
Keywords: Lévinas; Derrida; power discourse; I; the Infinity of the Other; culture; tradition; freedom; philosophical identity.
Summary/Abstract: Despite the polarity of approach to the problem of metaphysics, both E. Lévinas and J. Derrida saw the main task of philosophy in the resistance to power discourse and support of human freedom. Derrida accepted Lévinas’ critique of ontology, his preoccupation with ethical problems and linguistic methodology developing his deconstruction program. In the last stage of his philosophical career, Derrida followed Lévinas emphasizing the importance of the ethical and political responsibility, as well as the value of the messianic element for the criticism of power discourse and political violence in the globalization age.
Journal: Cultural Perspectives - Journal for Literary and British Cultural Studies in Romania
- Issue Year: 2009
- Issue No: 14
- Page Range: 73-87
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
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