Analysis
Bernard-Henri Lévy's statement in *The Genius of Judaism* frames Europe as a conceptual or cultural construct rather than a purely physical entity. This aligns with certain intellectual traditions (e.g., Kant, Husserl) that view Europe as a set of ideals (democracy, human rights, Enlightenment values). However, it is not a literal or universally accepted definition, making it partially true as a normative claim rather than a factual one.
Background
The idea of Europe as a cultural or philosophical project dates back to ancient Greece and was later expanded by thinkers like Immanuel Kant, who associated Europe with perpetual peace and reason. Lévy, a French philosopher, often emphasizes Europe's moral and intellectual dimensions in his works.
Verdict summary
The statement reflects a philosophical interpretation of Europe rather than a geographical one, which is a valid but subjective perspective.