Levinas and Kierkegaard in Dialogue

Few philosophers have devoted more than passing attention to similarities
between the thought of Søren Kierkegaard, a Danish Christian, and Emmanuel Levinas,
a French Jew. Here, one of philosophy of religion's most distinctive voices offers a
sustained comparison. Focusing on questions surrounding otherness, transcendence,
postmodernity, and the nature of religious thought, Merold Westphal draws readers
into a dialogue between the two thinkers. Westphal's masterful command of both
philosophies shows that each can learn from the other. Levinas and Kierkegaard in
Dialogue is an insightful and accessible contribution to philosophical
considerations of ethics and religion.