Levinas, subjectivity, education: towards an ethics of radical responsibility

Levinas, Subjectivity, Education explores how the philosophical writings of Emmanuel Levinas lead us to reassess education and reveals the possibilities ofa radical new understanding of ethical and political responsibility. Presentsan 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 andframeworks INDICE: Preface vi Acknowledgements viii List of Abbreviations x Introduction 1 PART I Levinas's Teaching 17 1 Teaching, Subjectivity and Language in Totality and Infinity 19 2 The Infinite Responsibility of the Ethical Subject inOtherwise than Being 44 PART II Towards an Education Otherwise 71 3 Heteronomy, Autonomy and the Aims of Education 73 4 Grace, Truth and Economies of Education 95 PART III 'Concrete Problems with Spiritual Repercussions' 119 5 Towards a Religious Education Otherwise 121 6 Dialogue, Proximity and the Possibility of Community 141 7 Political Disappointment, Hope and the Anarchic Ethical Subject 175 Coda 199 Bibliography 204 Index 212

• ISBN: 978-1-118-31239-1
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 232
• Fecha Publicación: 03/08/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés