Jewish Philosophy: A Historical Introduction - Couverture souple

Samuelson, Norbert M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0826461417 ISBN 13 : 9780826461414

Editeur : Frances Pinter Publishers Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Presupposing no prior background in Judaism or philosophy, this text surveys the history of Jewish Philosophy, from the formation of the Hebrew Scriptures to the modern age. It is intended to be used with courses in Jewish philosophy, as well as with more general courses in religious thought, Judaism and philosophy.;The author discusses the nature of God, the origin and end of the universe, and the more moral value of humanity, all from the distinctive perspective of Jewish intellectual history. The Hebrew Scriptures, the Midrash, and medieval works of Jewish theology are all alluded to. Among the Jewish philosophers discussed are Judah Ha-Nasi, Saadia Gaon, Ha-Levi, Abraham ibn Daud, Moses Maimonides, Levi Gersonides, Hasdai Crescas, Baruch Spinoza, Hermann Cohen, Martin Buber and Franz Rosenzweig.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Norbert M. Samuelson is the Harold and Jean Grossman Professor in Religious Studies at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. He is the author of six books and over 200 articles, and the co-editor of three collected volumes of essays.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Frances Pinter Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0826461417
• ISBN 13: 9780826461414
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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