Berel Lang Knihy

Lang se ve své analýze zaměřuje na jediný aspekt – otázku evropských Židů –, zařazuje jej do širší tradice evropského intelektuálního vývoje a snaží se ukázat, že Heideggerovo mlčení k tomuto problému není ničím náhodným, nýbrž představuje tvrzení svého druhu – totiž popření otázky samé. Lang se může opřít o solidní znalost Heideggerova myšlení, sekundární literatury i historických reálií. Ty mu jsou východiskem k subtilní analýze klíčových pasáží. Své závěry vyvozuje především z rozboru Heideggerova pojmu Volk, který se ukazuje jako klíčový pro jeho ranou i pozdní filozofii. K přínosům Langova eseje též náleží pokus o zpřesnění pojmu antisemitismu. Jako dodatek kniha obsahuje záznam rozhovoru s bývalým Heideggerovým žákem Eduardem Baumgartnerem, poskytující zajímavou charakterovou črtu obou myslitelů.

Exploring the rich tapestry of Jewish literature and culture, this collection edited by Alvin H. Rosenfeld delves into diverse themes, historical contexts, and significant literary contributions from Jewish authors. It highlights the interplay between cultural identity and artistic expression, showcasing how Jewish experiences have shaped and influenced literature across generations. The anthology offers critical insights and scholarly perspectives, making it a vital resource for understanding the complexities of Jewish narratives and their impact on the broader literary landscape.

The book explores the complex relationship between ethics and art in the context of Holocaust representation, questioning whether certain artistic forms are inappropriate for depicting such moral enormity. Berel Lang examines the tension between historical accuracy and creative freedom, highlighting how Holocaust writings often blur genre boundaries. He critiques works that risk sentimentality or cliché, suggesting that the weight of the Holocaust may challenge the very act of representation, potentially leading to the conclusion that silence might be a more authentic response.

The first intellectual biography of Primo Levi to describe the intersection of his roles as both chemist and writer

Exploring the intricate connection between writing and ethics, this book delves into various social contexts, including politics, academia, and everyday interactions. It examines how ethical considerations shape language and communication, providing a comprehensive analysis of the moral dimensions of writing across different spheres of life.

Berel Lang's Genocide: The Act as Idea analyzes and defends the distinctiveness of the concept of genocide as a notable advance in the history of moral and political thinking and practice.

This work is an analysis of the ideology, causal patterns, and means employed in the Nazi genocide against the Jews. It argues that the events of the genocide compel reconsideration of such moral concepts as individual and group responsibility, the role of knowledge in ethical decisions, and the conditions governing the relation between guilt and forgiveness. It shows how the moral implications of genocide extend to linguistic and artistic presentations of the Nazi extermination of the Jews.