Levinas criticizes the traditional notions of identity as egoistic, engenders exclusion and violence. Grounding one’s thoughts in autrui refocuses on ethical relations and emphasizes responsibility and openness. His idea that “the essence of discourse is prayer” suggests a humbling and pleading with the other for understanding in truly communicative acts and thus real relating and ethical behavior.
Research Paper Objectives, Requirements, and Instructions Learning Objectives: Students will demonstrate their ability to construct arguments about
Research Paper Objectives, Requirements, and Instructions Learning Objectives: Students will demonstrate their ability to construct arguments about issues of both personal and universal significance. Their writing should demonstrate that they can construct cogent, concise, and logically coherent arguments. Students should demonstrate that they can distinguish the relevant points that form a logically coherent