This source is an academic book titled Alterity and Transcendence by Emmanuel Levinas, offering a collection of his essays and conversations from 1967 to 1989. The core purpose of the text is to redefine transcendence, moving beyond traditional philosophical interpretations to ground it in the ethical relationship with the Other. Levinas argues that true transcendence is found not in abstract thought or a "world-behind-the-world," but in the face-to-face encounter with another human being, which profoundly calls one's own self-centered existence into question and demands unconditional responsibility. The book also delves into related concepts such as totality, infinity, dialogue, and human rights, continually emphasizing the primacy of ethics and the irreducible alterity of the Other as foundational to understanding the human condition and even the idea of God.This is a book review or commentary on an academic subject with content curated by Ivelisse Valentin-Vera and recorded with the power of NotebookLM to ensure every AI generated conversation is accurate, deep and accessible, and does not represent the opinion of the authors.www.ivelissevalentin.comDisclaimer: This episode features a book review or commentary recorded with AI. Please note that book reviews are protected by fair use laws, as they typically involve critique, commentary, and transformative content. This review does not reproduce the original work in its entirety and aims to provide an analysis and personal opinion. The content of this podcast is not monetized.

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