Levinas was of what descent?
Italian
German
Lithuanian-Jewish
Russian
Answer
Of Lithuanian-Jewish descent, Emmanuel Levinas was a prominent 20th-century French philosopher known for his ethical philosophy. Central to his thought was the notion of the "Other" and the ethical responsibility it entailed. He believed that the face of the Other demands ethical responsibilities and challenges our self-centeredness. Levinas' work continues to influence philosophical, theological, and ethical discourses.
The Ethical Mind: A Quiz on Emmanuel Levinas
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