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This book provides an in-depth analysis of the ethical and political philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas, focusing specifically on his concept of non-violence. It explores Levinas’s ideas about responsibility to the Other and how these underpin a political theory grounded in ethical non-violence. The author examines Levinas’s critique of traditional political thought and offers interpretations of his works that emphasize the possibilities for non-violent politics based on ethical relations, justice, and respect for human dignity. The study situates Levinas’s philosophy within contemporary debates on peace and political responsibility. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the ethical and political philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas, focusing specifically on his concept of non-violence. It explores Levinas’s ideas about responsibility to the Other and how these underpin a political theory grounded in ethical non-violence. The author examines Levinas’s critique of traditional political thought and offers interpretations of his works that emphasize the possibilities for non-violent politics based on ethical relations, justice, and respect for human dignity. The study situates Levinas’s philosophy within contemporary debates on peace and political responsibility.This is a significant contribution to political philosophy and peace studies, offering fresh insights into Levinas’s thought and its application to non-violent political theory. The work is essential for scholars interested in ethics, non-violence, and political responsibility.