Eduardo Lourenço Figueiredo Bücher

The focus of this paper is on Enrique Dussel's Liberation Ethics, which emphasizes responsibility towards the other/victim, influenced by Levinas' ideas. Dussel critiques the predominance of freedom in contemporary philosophy, arguing for a shift to ethics as the foundational philosophy. He uniquely conceptualizes the other as materially significant, advocating for a pre-original responsibility that challenges traditional notions of proximity and totality. The work reflects on how philosophy can be committed to liberation, reshaping our understanding of ethical relationships.

The exploration of evil's origin is both a theoretical and existential challenge that has engaged theologians and philosophers throughout history. It deeply impacts every individual, prompting reflection on the pervasive evils in the world. For Christians, the complexity intensifies as they seek to reconcile the existence of an all-good, all-powerful God with the reality of evil. This profound dilemma is notably addressed by St. Augustine, who confronts the intricacies of faith and morality in his quest for understanding.