The idea of “limiting” ourselves by acknowledging that reality outstrips our perception really reminds me of Karl Popper, who of course was a serious Kantian. His non foundationalism was based on the idea that we may not be able to verify or directly understand reality, but we could test our theories against said reality. Honestly, despite seeming to be very far apart in terms of outlook and philosophical origins (although Popper did study Phenomenology briefly), what you’re saying about Levinas about epistemic humility almost seems to rhyme well with Popper.
Very good article, makes me want to read Levinas more now!
I used to hate philosophy, but I was young then. Now I am old and I appreciate it more and more. I'm sure there's something in Cicero about that.
The idea of “limiting” ourselves by acknowledging that reality outstrips our perception really reminds me of Karl Popper, who of course was a serious Kantian. His non foundationalism was based on the idea that we may not be able to verify or directly understand reality, but we could test our theories against said reality. Honestly, despite seeming to be very far apart in terms of outlook and philosophical origins (although Popper did study Phenomenology briefly), what you’re saying about Levinas about epistemic humility almost seems to rhyme well with Popper.
Very good article, makes me want to read Levinas more now!