Encountering the

Rastaei, Hamedeh

doi:10.22034/jpiut.2023.58737.3611

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Hamedeh Rastaei

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Department, Al-e Taha Institute, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/jpiut.2023.58737.3611

Abstract

The topic of this paper is the investigation and analysis of the fundamental peace that occurs in the light of the encounter with the "Other" in the imperialist subject. Levinas presents a subject who imposes his desires on the world in order to establish an earthly paradise and is busy devouring others and subduing them to himself. The imperialism subject, who formed his identity with violence and in relation to others, encounters the "Other" who resists his totalitarianism. Levinas’ idea to end violence is rooted in subjectivity that cannot be reduced to consciousness and imposes an infinite responsibility on the subject. From the beginning, encountering the face of the "Other" is peaceful. By reminding the subject for peace and solidarity, the face motivates him to fulfill his duty and before any question and choice, he makes the subject personally responsible for peace with the "Other"; a responsibility that has already been placed in it and cannot withdraw from it. The peace considered by Levinas is the fundamental peace, original and beyond conventional war and peace.

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philosophy

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Volume 17, Issue 44 - Serial Number 44
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Volume 17, Issue 44 (Autumn 2023)
November 2023
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Encountering the "Other" and the Emergence of Fundamental Peace in the Imperialism Subject from the Point of View of Levinas

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Volume 17, Issue 44 - Serial Number 44 articles Volume 17, Issue 44 (Autumn 2023)November 2023Pages 807-823

Volume 17, Issue 44 - Serial Number 44
articles
Volume 17, Issue 44 (Autumn 2023)
November 2023
Pages 807-823