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E. Levinas and J. Derrida: Philosophical Criticism of Power Discourse

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The article reveals that despite the polarity of Levinas’ and J. Derrida’s views on the problem of metaphysics, both authors saw one of the main tasks of philosophy in the resistance to power discourse and support of human freedom. Developing his anti-metaphysical deconstruction program, Derrida was highly attentive to Levinas’ critique of ontology, his preoccupation with ethical problems and linguistic methodology. In the last stage of his career, on the basis of his philosophical interpretation of religious experience, Derrida followed Levinas 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.

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Gubman B. E. Levinas and J. Derrida: Philosophical Criticism of Power Discourse. Russian Journal of Philosophical Sciences. 2016;(9):77-91. (In Russ.)



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