"Totality and Infinity" is a philosophical work by Emmanuel Levinas, published in 1961. The book explores the relationship between the self and the other, emphasizing the ethical implications of this interaction. Levinas argues that true understanding arises from recognizing the infinite value of the other person, rather than reducing them to mere objects of knowledge. In this text, Levinas critiques traditional philosophy for prioritizing totality, which seeks to encompass all knowledge and experience. He proposes that genuine existence is found in the encounter with the other, where one acknowledges their uniqueness and the ethical responsibility that comes with it.