This paper explores the notion of divine sonship in both Eckhart and the Askhenazi Hasidim. Though we ignore if there was any intellectual interaction between them, it remains interesting that in... Show moreThis paper explores the notion of divine sonship in both Eckhart and the Askhenazi Hasidim. Though we ignore if there was any intellectual interaction between them, it remains interesting that in both the motif of sonship plays a crucial role. Being, or rather, becoming son of God entails a spiritual breakthrough that connects theology and anthropology. However, if Eckhart allows for the birth of God’s son in the individual soul as the possibility of eternal rebirth, for the Ashkenazi Hasidim, becoming a son of God entails the eternal task of self-completion and attraction of the Godhead. Show less
In this article a confrontation on the classic Gog/Magog motive (end time battle between God and evil) is enacted between two opposite Jewish thinkers: Martin Buber and Meir Kahane. It shows how... Show moreIn this article a confrontation on the classic Gog/Magog motive (end time battle between God and evil) is enacted between two opposite Jewish thinkers: Martin Buber and Meir Kahane. It shows how and on what conditions the biblical text can be interpreted so differently. The article also tries to shed a more general light on the chances and risks at stake in end-of-time accounts. Show less
El artículo se dedica a la crítica de Derrida a la cuestión del divorcio entre discurso y pensamiento en la obra de Levinas. El objetivo central es seguir los argumentos de Derrida contra Levinas... Show moreEl artículo se dedica a la crítica de Derrida a la cuestión del divorcio entre discurso y pensamiento en la obra de Levinas. El objetivo central es seguir los argumentos de Derrida contra Levinas cuestionando algunas de las suposiciones más importantes del ensayo Violencia y metafísica, todo en el espíritu de lograr reportar el empirismo profundo de Levinas, incluso hasta la altura de Totalidad e infinito. La tesis central es que los escritos posteriores de Levinas no han cambiado de manera espectacular y, más bien, solo profundizaron sus pensamientos. Show less
Scientists rarely take ‘paranormal experiences’ seriously. Furthermore, in the recent past the concept of the ‘paranormal’ did not even exist in philosophy. William James, who extensively studied... Show moreScientists rarely take ‘paranormal experiences’ seriously. Furthermore, in the recent past the concept of the ‘paranormal’ did not even exist in philosophy. William James, who extensively studied mediumistic phenomena, labelled them ‘wild beasts of the philosophical desert’.This book demonstrates that to important philosophers – from Kant to Derrida – controversial phenomena like telepathy and clairvoyance were serious topics. The authors of this collection have studied relevant texts that have hitherto received little attention, and illustrate how each of the philosophers in question thoughtfully interpreted exceptional experiences that seem to go beyond our understanding. Show less
