Space and Periphery: Toward a Latin American Jewish Philosophy

Abstract

In this article we explore the possibilities of developing a Latin American Jewish Philosophy in four steps. First we unfold the disciplinary limitations that both limited the emergence of the field and also set the current conceptual-historical basis for the area. Second we explore a possible historical departing point for the field. We survey conversations between European and Latin American philosophies that can offer an excellent prescriptive historical opening for the area. Third we explore the conceptual possibility of leaving behind the centrality of the object to privilege the space as unit of analysis. We argue this is a conceptual need to acknowledge the importance of unfolding a Latin American Jewish Philosophy. Finally, after surfing possibilities and limitations as well as the historical and conceptual basis for the field, we finish reflecting in the hybrid nature and set the departing points for further research.