The other is not known through cognition; the other is my re... - Levinas, Emmanuel

This quote is attributed to Levinas, Emmanuel.

"The other is not known through cognition; the other is my responsibility before being my knowledge."

Levinas, Emmanuel Philosophy

Philosopher Lithuanian-French 1903–1995

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