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.
Journal 3: Motivations behind Decisions. There is a maximum of 1500 characters. 1. The act nonconsequentialist theory allows one greater freedom in
Journal 3: Motivations behind Decisions. There is a maximum of 1500 characters. 1. The act nonconsequentialist theory allows one greater freedom in making moral decisions than other theories because it leaves moral decisions completely up to each individual’s own feelings. How free do you think individuals should be in their