This paper produced an interpretative analysis of Emmanuel Levinas redefined the meaning of moral responsibility by rooting it in our encounter with another person—the Other. For him, responsibility is not a matter of choice, agreement, or mutual benefit, but something deeper and more radical: it is infinite, immediate, and one-sided. This paper explores Levinas’ concept of responsibility and reflects on its meaning in everyday life, especially when we face situations where helping others comes at a cost. Using real-life examples like caring for the vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic and welcoming refugees, I share how Levinas’ philosophy challenges our understanding of ethics and calls us to live beyond ourselves.
John Michael Galacio (Wed,) studied this question.