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Levinas and Theology: Philosophy and Theology

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Emmanuel Levinas is one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. His work has had a profound impact on a wide range of disciplines, including theology. In Levinas and Theology: Philosophy and Theology, John D. Caputo explores the relationship between Levinas's philosophy and theology.

Caputo argues that Levinas's philosophy is a radical challenge to traditional theology. Levinas does not believe that God is a being who can be known or understood. Instead, he argues that God is the Other, the absolute stranger who confronts us with our own responsibility.

Levinas's philosophy has implications for our understanding of the human subject. He argues that the human subject is not a self-sufficient individual. Instead, we are always in relation to the Other. Our responsibility to the Other is the foundation of our humanity.

Caputo's book is a major contribution to the study of Levinas and theology. It provides a clear and concise overview of Levinas's philosophy and its implications for theology. Caputo's work is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and theology.

Why You Should Read Levinas and Theology: Philosophy and Theology

You are interested in the work of Emmanuel Levinas.
You are interested in the relationship between philosophy and theology.
You are looking for a clear and concise overview of Levinas's philosophy.
You are interested in the implications of Levinas's philosophy for theology.
You are looking for essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and theology.

About the Author

John D. Caputo is Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Professor of Philosophy at Syracuse University. He is the author of numerous books, including The Mystical Element in Heidegger's Thought and The Folly of God: A Theology of the Crucified Christ.

Praise for Levinas and Theology: Philosophy and Theology

"Caputo's book is a major contribution to the study of Levinas and theology. It provides a clear and concise overview of Levinas's philosophy and its implications for theology. Caputo's work is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and theology." - Stanley Hauerwas, Duke University

"Caputo's book is a lucid and insightful exploration of the relationship between Levinas's philosophy and theology. Caputo shows how Levinas's thought challenges traditional understandings of God, the human subject, and ethical responsibility. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Levinas or the intersection of philosophy and theology." - Catherine Keller, Drew University