Love at the right time. The recognition of others in Franz Rosenzweig
- 1 Faculty of Philosophy, Complutense University of Madrid
ISSN: 0353-5738, 2334-8577
Año de publicación: 2020
Volumen: 31
Número: 4
Páginas: 481-496
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: Filozofija i drustvo
Resumen
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.