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A short, CRITICAL History of Philosophy, Chapter 58

A short, CRITICAL History of Philosophy, Chapter 58

Philosophy and "The Other": A Misunderstood Philosophical Concept

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Jonathan Leaf
Jun 09, 2025
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Over the last half century the concept of “the other” has arisen as a central idea within philosophy. It is so significant and so misunderstood that it must be considered in the way that one would an influential philosopher, or even a whole school of philosophy. Yet the term’s use within the field is older.

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