Jewish Philosophy As A Guide To Life

Author : Hilary Putnam
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780253351333

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Jewish Philosophy as a Guide to Life by Hilary Putnam Pdf

Distinguished philosopher Hilary Putnam, who is also a practicing Jew, questions the thought of three major Jewish philosophers of the 20th century—Franz Rosenzweig, Martin Buber, and Emmanuel Levinas—to help him reconcile the philosophical and religious sides of his life. An additional presence in the book is Ludwig Wittgenstein, who, although not a practicing Jew, thought about religion in ways that Putnam juxtaposes to the views of Rosenzweig, Buber, and Levinas. Putnam explains the leading ideas of each of these great thinkers, bringing out what, in his opinion, constitutes the decisive intellectual and spiritual contributions of each of them. Although the religion discussed is Judaism, the depth and originality of these philosophers, as incisively interpreted by Putnam, make their thought nothing less than a guide to life.

Author : Hilary Putnam
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780253009647

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Jewish Philosophy as a Guide to Life by Hilary Putnam Pdf

An “engagingly personal” exploration of Rosenzweig, Buber, Levinas, and the relationship between philosophy and religion (Times Literary Supplement). In this book, distinguished philosopher and practicing Jew Hilary Putnam questions the thought of three major Jewish philosophers of the twentieth century—Franz Rosenzweig, Martin Buber, and Emmanuel Levinas—to help him reconcile the philosophical and religious sides of his life. An additional presence in the book is Ludwig Wittgenstein, who, although not a practicing Jew, thought about religion in ways that Putnam juxtaposes to the views of Rosenzweig, Buber, and Levinas. Putnam explains the leading ideas of each of these great thinkers, bringing out what, in his opinion, constitutes the decisive intellectual and spiritual contributions of each of them. Although the religion discussed is Judaism, the depth and originality of these philosophers, as incisively interpreted by Putnam, make their thought nothing less than a guide to life. “One of the most distinguished analytical philosophers, Putnam has written an unusual book that uses the thought of key philosophers to find points of commonality between the religious and the philosophical.” —Library Journal

Author : Akiva Tatz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Jewish ethics
ISBN : 1568711751

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The Thinking Jewish Teenager's Guide to Life by Akiva Tatz Pdf

This book powerfully explains some of the deepest concepts in Judaism, demonstrating how those ideas and principles can, and should, guide decisions, relationships and growth to real maturity. There's no 'talking down' here; there's just straight inspiration, depth, and many answers.

Author : Ronald H. Isaacs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Jewish philosophers
ISBN : OCLC:1142969313

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Every Person's Guide to Jewish Philosophy and Philosophers by Ronald H. Isaacs Pdf

Author : Moshe Halbertal
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400848478

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Maimonides by Moshe Halbertal Pdf

Maimonides was the greatest Jewish philosopher and legal scholar of the medieval period, a towering figure who has had a profound and lasting influence on Jewish law, philosophy, and religious consciousness. This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to his life and work, revealing how his philosophical sensibility and outlook informed his interpretation of Jewish tradition. Moshe Halbertal vividly describes Maimonides's childhood in Muslim Spain, his family's flight to North Africa to escape persecution, and their eventual resettling in Egypt. He draws on Maimonides's letters and the testimonies of his contemporaries, both Muslims and Jews, to offer new insights into his personality and the circumstances that shaped his thinking. Halbertal then turns to Maimonides's legal and philosophical work, analyzing his three great books--Commentary on the Mishnah, the Mishneh Torah, and the Guide of the Perplexed. He discusses Maimonides's battle against all attempts to personify God, his conviction that God's presence in the world is mediated through the natural order rather than through miracles, and his locating of philosophy and science at the summit of the religious life of Torah. Halbertal examines Maimonides's philosophical positions on fundamental questions such as the nature and limits of religious language, creation and nature, prophecy, providence, the problem of evil, and the meaning of the commandments. A stunning achievement, Maimonides offers an unparalleled look at the life and thought of this important Jewish philosopher, scholar, and theologian.

Author : Daniel Frank,Oliver Leaman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 871 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134894352

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History of Jewish Philosophy by Daniel Frank,Oliver Leaman Pdf

Jewish philosophy is often presented as an addendum to Jewish religion rather than as a rich and varied tradition in its own right, but the History of Jewish Philosophy explores the entire scope and variety of Jewish philosophy from philosophical interpretations of the Bible right up to contemporary Jewish feminist and postmodernist thought. The links between Jewish philosophy and its wider cultural context are stressed, building up a comprehensive and historically sensitive view of Jewish philosophy and its place in the development of philosophy as a whole. Includes: · Detailed discussions of the most important Jewish philosophers and philosophical movements · Descriptions of the social and cultural contexts in which Jewish philosophical thought developed throughout the centuries · Contributions by 35 leading scholars in the field, from Britain, Canada, Israel and the US · Detailed and extensive bibliographies

Author : Leon Roth
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781909821736

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Is There a Jewish Philosophy? by Leon Roth Pdf

Elegantly written essays provide an engaging, thought-provoking discussion of the fundamentals of Judaism, in which the application of Jewish ethical principles shines through.

Author : Byron L. Sherwin
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000-03-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0815606249

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Jewish Ethics for the Twenty-First Century by Byron L. Sherwin Pdf

In this highly provocative and informed work, Byron L. Sherwin, one of the leading Jewish ethicists of our time, demonstrates how the wisdom of the past—found in classical texts that form Jewish religious tradition—can forcefully address the moral perplexities of the present. In setting out a contemporary agenda for Jewish ethics, Sherwin debunks common misconceptions about Jewish ethics and distinguishes between the ethics of Judaism and various forms of secular and religious ethics. He shows, for example, how the ethics of Judaism and the ethics of Jews often are at odds, how the Judeo-Christian ethic is an obsolete myth, and how Jewish and G:hristian ethics radically differ both in terms of their theological assumptions and in their applied methodologies. Sherwin delineates a methodology for Jewish ethics, which he applies to a wide variety of issues such as health and healing, euthanasia, reproductive biotechnology, cloning, parent-child relationships, economic justice, repentance or "moral rehabilitation," and the relationship between humans and machines. Drawing on a wide range of biblical, rabbinical, Jewish philosophical and kabbalistic sources, Jewish Ethics for the Twenty-First Century links the biblical term "image of God" to moral freedom, human creativity and the challenge of becoming God's "partner in creation" and a coauthor of the Torah.

Author : Michael Strassfeld
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1580232477

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A Book of Life by Michael Strassfeld Pdf

Charts a path to a spiritually rich Judaism, explaining traditional rituals and offering new ones for modern life. Encourages daily spiritual awareness as we seek the two fundamental goals of Judaism: to become better humans and to be in God's presence.

Author : Ronald L. Eisenberg
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 713 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780827614260

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Jewish Traditions by Ronald L. Eisenberg Pdf

Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of this book possible: Miles z"l and Chris Lerman; David Lerman and Shelley Wallock The bestselling guide to understanding Jewish traditions, now in paperback This is a comprehensive and authoritative resource with ready answers to questions about almost all aspects of Jewish life and practice: life-cycle events, holidays, ritual and prayer, Jewish traditions and customs, and more. Ronald Eisenberg has distilled an immense amount of material from classic and contemporary sources into a single volume, which provides thousands of insights into the origins, history, and current interpretations of a wealth of Jewish traditions and customs. Divided into four sections--Synagogue and Prayers, Sabbaths and Festivals, Life-Cycle Events, and Miscellaneous (a large section that includes such diverse topics as Jewish literature, food, and plants and animals)--this is an encyclopedic reference for anyone who wants easily accessible, accurate information about all things Jewish. Eisenberg writes for a wide, diversified audience, and is respectful of the range of practices and beliefs within today's American Jewish community--from Orthodox to liberal.

Author : Aaron W. Hughes,James T. Robinson
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780253042552

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Medieval Jewish Philosophy and Its Literary Forms by Aaron W. Hughes,James T. Robinson Pdf

Too often the study of philosophical texts is carried out in ways that do not pay significant attention to how the ideas contained within them are presented, articulated, and developed. This was not always the case. The contributors to this collected work consider Jewish philosophy in the medieval period, when new genres and forms of written expression were flourishing in the wake of renewed interest in ancient philosophy. Many medieval Jewish philosophers were highly accomplished poets, for example, and made conscious efforts to write in a poetic style. This volume turns attention to the connections that medieval Jewish thinkers made between the literary, the exegetical, the philosophical, and the mystical to shed light on the creativity and diversity of medieval thought. As they broaden the scope of what counts as medieval Jewish philosophy, the essays collected here consider questions about how an argument is formed, how text is put into the service of philosophy, and the social and intellectual environment in which philosophical texts were produced.

Author : Jacob L. Goodson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781498283809

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Strength of Mind by Jacob L. Goodson Pdf

Higher education in the twenty-first century should bring together freedom and knowledge with courage and hope. Why these four concepts? As Goodson argues in Strength of Mind, higher education in the twenty-first century offers preparation for ordinary life. Freedom and knowledge serve as the conditions for cultivating courage and hope within one’s ordinary life. More specifically, courage and hope ought to be understood as the virtues required for enjoying ordinary life. If college-educated citizens wish to hold onto the concepts of courage and hope, however, then both courage and hope need to be understood as intellectual virtues. As a moral virtue, courage has become outdated. As a theological virtue, hope violates the logic of the golden mean. Focusing on intellectual virtues also requires shifting from moral perfectionism to rational perfectionism. Rational perfectionism involves keeping impossible demands in view for oneself while constantly and continually striving for one’s “unattained but attainable self.” Goodson defends these arguments by learning from the bits of wisdom found within American Transcendentalism (Emerson, Cavell), German Idealism (Kant, Hegel), Jewish philosophy (Maimonides, Spinoza, Putnam), neo-pragmatism (Putnam, Rorty, West), post-modern theories about pedagogy (Nietzsche, Foucault, Rorty), and secular accounts of perfectionism (Murdoch, Cavell).

Author : Peter Atterton,Matthew Calarco,Maurice S. Friedman
Publisher : Duquesne
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015059281884

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Levinas & Buber by Peter Atterton,Matthew Calarco,Maurice S. Friedman Pdf

Emmanuel Levinas and Martin Buber -- considered by many the most important Jewish philosophers since the 12th century sage Maimonides -- knew each other as associates and friends. Yet although their dialogue was instructive at times, and demonstrated the esteem in which Levinas held Buber, in particular, their relationship just as often exhibited a failure to communicate. This volume of essays is intended to resume the important dialogue between the two. Thriteen essays by a wide range of scholars do not attempt to assimilate the two philosopher's respective views to each other. Rather, these discussions provide an occasion to examine their genuine differences -- difference that both Levinas and Buber agreed were required for genuine dialogue to begin.

Author : Raphael Jospe
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132857207

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Jewish Philosophy: General questions and considerations by Raphael Jospe Pdf

Volume One of Jewish Philosophy: Foundations and Extensions is divided thematically. "Foundations of Jewish Philosophy" analyzes how Jewish philosophy is defined, the controversy over faith and reason, and how Sa' adiah Ga'on pioneered the medieval, and Moses Mendelssohn, the modern traditions of Jewish philosophy. "Philosophy and Scripture" explores the relationship of the two major sources of religious thought, reason and revelation. "Non-Philosophical Sources and Their Implications" discusses the existence of the boundaries of philosophical thought.

Author : Anna Marie Erst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Christianity and other religions
ISBN : IND:30000055307023

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Discovering Our Jewish Roots by Anna Marie Erst Pdf

This is a simple, readable presentation of the principal beliefs, traditions, and rites of Judaism that includes an account of Judaism's influence on Christianity.