The philosophical sense of transcendence : Levinas and Plato on loving beyond being / Sarah Allen.
| Author/creator | Allen, Sarah, 1974- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Pittsburgh, Pa. : Duquesne University Press, ©2009. |
| Description | xiv, 378 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Transcendence and love in Plato -- The darker side of being and the sensibility of suffering -- The lighter side of being and the sensibility of enjoyment -- Totality, death, and time -- Erotic transcendence in Levinas's early works -- Transcendence and desire in totality and infinity -- "Beyond the face": erotic fecundity, desire, and transcendence -- Otherwise than being: love and transcendence in Levinas's later works -- Conclusion: the question of the philosophical sense of transcendence. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009002928 |
| ISBN | 9780820704227 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0820704229 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | B2430.L484 A57 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |