I am responsible for the other even before knowing who they ... - Levinas, Emmanuel

This quote is attributed to Levinas, Emmanuel.

"I am responsible for the other even before knowing who they are."

Levinas, Emmanuel Justice

Philosopher Lithuanian-French 1903–1995

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