Discovering Existence with Husserl (Studies in Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy)

Contemporary philosophers are increasingly turning to the work of Emmanuel Levinas to bring a consideration of ethics into their own thinking. As an exponent of the phenomenological tradition, Levinas ranks with Heidegger and Sartre; as a disciple of Husserl, he was one of the most independent and original interpreters, testifying to the fruitfulness of Husserl's phenomenology and the many different paths it opened up for thought.In collecting almost all of Levinas's articles on Husserlian phenomenology, this volume gathers together a wealth of thoughtful exposition and interpretation by one of the most important European philosophers of the twentieth century. Levinas's thought is relevant to a broad variety of disciplines and concerns; this volume serves as a reliable introduction for the beginning student, as well as satisfying the expert's more demanding and critical desire for insight into the complexities and difficulties of Levinas's thought. Cover 1 Title Page 6 Copyright 7 Contents 8 Translators' Notes 9 Introduction by Richard Cohen 11 Abbreviations 20 Part 1: Husserl's Phenomenology 22 1. On Ideas 23 2. Freiburg, Husserl, and Phenomenology 52 3. Phenomenology 59 4. The Work of Edmund Husserl 67 Part 2: Levinas's Husserl 108 5. Reflections on Phenomenological "Technique" 109 6. The Ruin of Representation 129 7. Intentionality and Metaphysics 140 8. The Permanent and the Human in Husserl 148 9. Intentionality and Sensation 153 Part 3: Beyond Husserl 169 10. From Consciousness to Wakefulness 170 11. Philosophy and Awakening 186 Notes 197 Introduction 197 1. On Ideas 197 2. Freiburg, Husserl, and Phenomenology 199 3. Phenomenology 200 4. The Work of Edmund Husserl 200 5. Reflections on Phenomenological "Technique" 204 6. The Ruin of Representation 205 7. Intentionality and Metaphysics 206 8. The Permanent and the Human in Husserl 207 9. Intentionality and Sensation 207 10. From Consciousness to Wakefulness 209 11. Philosophy and Awakening 212 Index 213 As a disciple of Husserl, Emmanuel Lavinas was one of the most independent and original interpreters, testifying to the fruitfulness of Husserl's phenomenology and the many paths of thought it introduced. In collecting nearly all of Levinas's articles on Husserlian phenomenology, this volume gathers together a wealth of exposition and interpretation by one of the more important European philosophers of the 20th century. 232 pp. This volume collects most of Levinas' articles on Husserlian phenomenology, gathering together a wealth of exposition and interpretation by one of the most important 20th century European philosophers