Issue:

CP, Number 14

Section:

No. 14 (2009)  Editorial

Abstract:

Despite the polarity of approach to the problem of metaphysics, both E. Lévinas and J. Derrida saw the main task of philosophy in the resistance to power discourse and support of human freedom. Derrida accepted Lévinas’ critique of ontology, his preoccupation with ethical problems and linguistic methodology developing his deconstruction program. In the last stage of his philosophical career, Derrida followed Lévinas emphasizing the importance of the ethical and political responsibility, as well as the value of the messianic element for the criticism of power discourse and political violence in the globalization age.

Keywords:

Lévinas, Derrida, power discourse, I, the Infinity of the Other, culture, tradition, freedom, philosophical identity.

Code [ID]:

CP200914V00S01A0005 [0002787]