The Metaphysical Status Of The Face In The Work Of Emmanuel Levinas

"The Metaphysical Status of the Face in the Work of Emmanuel Levinas" is a profound non-fiction book that delves into the philosophical contemplation of the face in Emmanuel Levinas's work. The author, Arischel Ngoma Moussolo Opie, explores the complex relationship between the self and the other as articulated in Levinas's thought. Rather than viewing the face as merely a physical object, it is understood here as a symbol of the radical otherness of the other. This perspective calls for a reevaluation of intersubjective relationships and the ethical implications that arise from recognizing the unavailability of the other. The book offers a well-founded analysis that encompasses both philosophical and ethical dimensions, inviting readers to think beyond the traditional boundaries of metaphysics.