THE ODYSSEY OF ENCOUNTER: READING PERSPECTIVE ON THE TRAVERSAL VISIONS OF ÉDOUARD GLISSANT, JACQUES DERRIDA, AND ZAMENGA BATUKEZANGA

by Thais I Mola Itela

Overview

[...] And behold, a lawyer stood up to put Him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?... But he, wishing to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
This question from the lawyer to Jesus is central to the issue of otherness, of encountering the other. In addressing this question, we intend to respectively mobilize the vision of the Antillean thinker Édouard Glissant, the Franco-Algerian philosopher Jacques Derrida, and the Congolese writer Zamenga Batukezanga on the paths they explore in response to this important aforementioned question posed by the lawyer. In doing so, we propose in this text a cross-reading between the thoughts of Glissant, Derrida and Batukezanga.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798881192396
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/01/2024
Pages:	134
Sales rank:	645,051
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.29(d)

About the Author

Thais I. Mola Itela is a beacon of intellectual curiosity and literary finesse whose journey through the realms of education and literature has culminated in the pages before you. Born on October 5, 1954, in the vibrant heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Thais’s academic and personal journey has been as enriching as it has been enlightening. With a foundation built on two master’s degrees—one in Education from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the other in French from Michigan State University—Thais’s scholarly pursuits reached a pinnacle with a Ph.D. in French from the University of South Africa.
Thais's engagement with the written word transcends mere expression; it is a passionate endeavor to weave connections, foster dialogues, and co-create meanings with readers. In Thais’s view, literature is a dynamic interaction, an invitation for readers to step beyond the role of passive consumers and become active participants in the construction of meaning.
As a college professor, Thais understands the critical importance of publishing within the academic realm—not just as a measure of professional achievement but as a vital contribution to the broader discourse in French literature. Currently teaching at the Superior Institute of Mbandaka in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Thais continues to inspire students and peers alike with a deep-seated love for literary exploration and cultural understanding.