Tag Archives: Emmanuel Levinas

More than Justified

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

An essay regarding the natures of love, values, justification, and being with particular reference to Emmanuel Levinas In an excerpt from his book, One Body, Alexander Pruss says, It is not love … that justifies the general willingness to act … Continue reading →

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Effecting the Transcendent

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

(I would like to thank Paul Newall and Dr. William T. Clark, III, for taking the time to read through the various versions of the thoughts and expressions contained herein (originally posted as The Thin Red Line: Grace in the … Continue reading →

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The Thin Red Line: Grace in the midst of war?, Part 11 of 12

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

(Continued from Part 10) 11. Grace: transcending transcendent responsibility Bell is frozen in awe as he looks at Witt. Bell has seen through the world of appearances and perceived a great goodness which he had never before noticed – not … Continue reading →

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The Thin Red Line: Grace in the midst of war?, Part 10 of 12

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

(Continued from Part 9) 10. Levinasian responsibility and the military ethic When Colonel Tall relieves Capt. Staros of his command after the first battle, he puts Lt. Band in charge of Charlie Company. Band is no leader. This lack of … Continue reading →

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The Thin Red Line: Grace in the midst of war?, Part 8 of 12

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

(Continued from Part 7) 8. Witt and fear in the face of the other When Witt is in the brig after having been returned from his life among the Melanesians, Welsh tells him, “Normally you’d be court-martialed. But I worked … Continue reading →

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The Thin Red Line: Grace in the midst of war?, Part 6 of 12

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

(Continued from Part 5) 6. Staros and the response to the transcendent It may be, however, that Sgt. Welsh has misinterpreted Capt. Staros’s reaction. Staros is, after all, more concerned about the men under his command than he is interested … Continue reading →

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The Thin Red Line: Grace in the midst of war?, Part 4 of 12

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

(Continued from Part 3) 4. Witt in the brig Upon being returned to the army, Witt is placed in the brig where Sgt. Welsh indicts him saying, “Truth is: You can’t take straight duty in my company. You’ll never be … Continue reading →

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