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