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“Memory as an inversion of historical time is the essence of interiority.”

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Emmanuel Levinas

Emmanuel Levinas, born on January 12, 1906, in Lithuania, and died on December 25, 1995, in France, was one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. He is known for his unique ethical philosophy and his explorations of philosophical issues such as existence, time, and the other. more

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