Levinas criticizes the traditional notions of identity as egoistic, engenders exclusion and violence. Grounding one’s thoughts in autrui refocuses on ethical relations and emphasizes responsibility and openness. His idea that “the essence of discourse is prayer” suggests a humbling and pleading with the other for understanding in truly communicative acts and thus real relating and ethical behavior.
Journal 14: There is a maximum of 1500 characters. 1. Discuss in detail to what extent you think the truth about terminal illness should be told to
Journal 14: There is a maximum of 1500 characters. 1. Discuss in detail to what extent you think the truth about terminal illness should be told to patients and their families, and why. 2. To what extent do you feel that reward, punishment, or other types of forcible or subtle