Levinas, Subjectivity, Education : Towards an Ethics of Radical Responsibility

__Levinas, Subjectivity, Education__ explores how the philosophical writings of Emmanuel Levinas lead us to reassess education and reveals the possibilities of a radical new understanding of ethical and political responsibility. * Presents an original theoretical interpretation of Emmanuel Levinas that outlines the political significance of his work for contemporary debates on education * Offers a clear analysis of Levinas’s central philosophical concepts, including the place of religion in his work, demonstrating their relevance for educational theorists * Examines Alain Badiou’s critique of Levinas’s work * Considers the practical implications of Levinas’ theories for concrete educational practices and frameworks Content: Chapter 1 Teaching, Subjectivity and Language in Totality and Infinity (pages 17–43): Chapter 2 The Infinite Responsibility of the Ethical Subject in Otherwise than Being (pages 44–70): Chapter 3 Heteronomy, Autonomy and the Aims of Education (pages 71–94): Chapter 4 Grace, Truth and Economies of Education (pages 95–117): Chapter 5 Towards a Religious Education Otherwise (pages 119–140): Chapter 6 Dialogue, Proximity and the Possibility of Community (pages 141–174): Chapter 7 Political Disappointment, Hope and the Anarchic Ethical Subject (pages 175–198): Levinas, Subjectivity, Education Explores How The Philosophical Writings Of Emmanuel Levinas Lead Us To Reassess Education And Reveals The Possibilities Of A Radical New Understanding Of Ethical And Political Responsibility. Presents An Original Theoretical Interpretation Of Emmanuel Levinas That Outlines The Political Significance Of His Work For Contemporary Debates On Educationoffers A Clear Analysis Of Levinas's Central Philosophical Concepts, Including The Place Of Religion In His Work, Demonstrating Their Relevance For Educational Theoristsexamines Alain Badiou's Critique Of Levinas's Work. Part I. Levinas's Teaching. Teaching, Subjectivity And Language In Totality And Infinity -- The Infinite Responsibility Of The Ethical Subject In Otherwise Than Being -- Part Ii. Towards An Education Otherwise. Heteronomy, Autonomy And The Aims Of Education -- Grace, Truth And Economies Of Education -- Part Ii. 'concrete Problems With Spiritual Repercussions'. Towards A Religious Education Otherwise -- Dialogue, Proximity And The Possibility Of Community -- Political Disappointment, Hope And The Anarchic Ethical Subject. Anna Strhan. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.