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Transcending The Self For The Other: Levinas'S Vision Of Coexistence In The Social Dimension

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  • Achouak KHANOUS

    (Institute of Human and Social science, University Center of Barika, Algeria)

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Emmanuel Levinas (1906–1995) centered his philosophical work on the human dimension, particularly in relation to the Other. This marked a departure from the traditional philosophical focus on the self and abstract existence. Levinas introduced a significant shift in philosophical discourse by grounding ethics in the relationship with the Other, emphasizing existence as fundamentally relational. He highlighted concepts such as solidarity, friendship, and love, placing ethical responsibility at the core of the self-Other relationship and rejecting the exclusion of the diverse Other. Accordingly, he consistently affirmed coexistence with the Other, even in the face of denial or attempts to negate their presence. This study employed a critical-analytical approach to clarify the key motivations behind Levinas's focus on the Other and the necessity of mutual responsibility between self and Other. It concluded that Levinas's philosophy embraces all aspects of human life, presenting a socially significant ethical framework aimed at overcoming violence and fostering communication between self and Other.

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  • Achouak KHANOUS, 2025. "Transcending The Self For The Other: Levinas'S Vision Of Coexistence In The Social Dimension," Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Department of Communication, Journalism and Education Sciences, University of Craiova, vol. 12(2), pages 146-153, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:edt:jsserr:v:12:y:2025:i:2:p:146-153
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17870680
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