Love at the Right Time. The Recognition of Others in Franz Rosenzweig

Authors

  • Olga Belmonte García Faculty of Philosophy, Complutense University of Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/FID2004481B

Keywords:

neighbor, love, recognition, time, Rosenzweig

Abstract

In this article we delve into the conception of love for neighbor present in The Star of Redemption. Rosenzweig’s New Thinking is in praise of life, despite pain, and by virtue of love. Becoming oneself passes through the relationship with the other. Love of neighbor is born from the recognition of the other as close and representative of all humanity. This love requires going beyond the “-isms” that separate us; it involves getting closer to the other without denying him or her (or even oneself), but recognizing them as different. But how do we know who we should love at every moment? Prayer, Rosenzweig would say, is the one that enlightens our neighbors matured for love.

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Published

30.12.2020

How to Cite

García, O. B. (2020) “Love at the Right Time. The Recognition of Others in Franz Rosenzweig”, Filozofija i društvo/Philosophy and Society. Belgrade, Serbia, 31(4), pp. 481–496. doi: 10.2298/FID2004481B.