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Levinas, the Other, and Me

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Abigail

Levinas, the Other, and Me Some years ago, I went to a conference on Emmanuel Levinas at the University of Chicago. I had just discovered Levinas, found him a dramatically original and appealing philosopher, and went out there with no … Continue reading →

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The Past 150 Years: Looking Backwards

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Abigail

The Past 150 years: Looking Backwards I’ve said, and I believe, that our lives are the true stories of who we are – something we find out as we try out the deeds that appear to express who we are … Continue reading →

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The Other Culture War

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Abigail

The Other Culture War People live and die by ideas. That’s not the only thing we live and die by, but ideas are big in the lives of all of us. For the last 100 years or so, trend-setting thinkers … Continue reading →

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Confessions

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Abigail

Confessions Last night I was trying to cope with a digestive disaster and wondering what on earth could have caused it, since it didn’t seem to have the usual obvious connection with food. Two explanations presented themselves. First, a possible … Continue reading →

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