Emmanuel Levinas, born Emanuelis Levinas, was a French philosopher of Lithuanian Jewish ancestry, born in 1906 and died in 1995, known for his work within Jewish philosophy, existentialism and phenomenology, focusing especially on the relationship of ethics to metaphysics and ontology.
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Defining MomentKnown for his work in Jewish philosophy, existentialism and phenomenology, centered on the relationship of ethics to metaphysics and ontology. 1 BirthplaceKovno, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire 1 In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: France, originated there.
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12 January 1906
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12 January 1906
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Kovno Governorate
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25 December 1995
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25 December 1995
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Continental philosophy
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known for his work within Jewish philosophy, existentialism, and phenomenology, focusing on the relationship of ethics to metaphysics and ontology
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Emmanuel Levinas (born Emanuelis Levinas ; French: [ɛmanɥɛl levinas]; 12 January 1906-25 December 1995) was a French philosopher of Lithuanian Jewish ancestry who is known for his work within Jewish philosophy, existentialism, and phenomenology, focusing on the relationship of ethics to metaphysic
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