Maimonides and His Heritage - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0791476553 ISBN 13 : 9780791476550

Editeur : State University of New York Press, 2009

Synopsis

Examines the Jewish philosopher's influence on theology, philosophy, medicine, and law, and his impact on later thinkers.

This volume celebrates the depth and breadth of Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides' (1138-1204) achievements. The essays gathered here explore the rich diversity of a heritage that extends over eight hundred years, beginning with Maimonides' historical context; ranging through his distinct contributions to philosophy, theology, medicine, and Jewish law; to the impact his ideas have had on later generations. His humane perspective and commitment to intellectual rigor are reflected in the wide range of his works and his active role as a spiritual guide and intellectual leader. Maimonides' intellectual openness makes his work an enduring model of creative synthesis and critical appropriation, as well as a continuing source of intellectual stimulation not only for the many specialist scholars who scrutinize his texts but also for a wide and lively audience of nonspecialists.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Idit Dobbs-Weinstein is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.

Lenn E. Goodman is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: State University of New York Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0791476553
• ISBN 13: 9780791476550
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 262
• Éditeur: Dobbs-Weinstein Idit, Goodman Lenn E., Grady James Allen
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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