Maimonides and Halevi (Classic Reprint): A Study in Typical Jewish Attitudes Towards Greek Philosophy in the Middles Ages - Couverture souple

Harry Wolfson

9781333930752: Maimonides and Halevi (Classic Reprint): A Study in Typical Jewish Attitudes Towards Greek Philosophy in the Middles Ages

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ISBN 10 : 1333930755 ISBN 13 : 9781333930752

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Exploring how Jewish thought meets Greek philosophy

This scholarly study examines how Maimonides and Halevi shaped Jewish philosophy in conversation with Greek ideas. It contrasts Jewish concepts of God, creation, and the good with Greco‑Greek views, and traces how medieval thinkers sought to defend Jewish doctrine while engaging with Aristotle and Plato.

The work analyzes differences in reality, virtue, and the end of life, showing how the Torah is viewed as the guiding force for human conduct and social order. It explains how later Jewish thinkers balanced religious practice with speculative philosophy, and why some sought to defend Judaism on its own terms.

The discussion unfolds through careful parsing of sources and a clear, accessible voice, inviting readers to consider how theology and ethics were formulated in medieval Jewish thought.

Clear comparisons between Jewish and Greek conceptions of God, reality, and the good.
Insight into how medieval Jewish philosophers reconciled faith with philosophy.
Discussion of the role of the Torah and social duty in shaping ethical life.
Context for how later thinkers argued for Jewish intellectual autonomy.

Ideal for readers of Jewish philosophy, medieval thought, and the history of ideas.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333930755
ISBN 13: 9781333930752
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 45
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Maimonides and Halevi (Classic Reprint)

Harry Wolfson

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ISBN 10 : 1333930755 ISBN 13 : 9781333930752

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the profound philosophical and ethical differences between Judaism and Hellenism as perceived in the 10th century. The author juxtaposes the views of two great thinkers of the era: Moses Maimonides, who sought to reconcile Jewish tradition with Aristotelian philosophy, and Judah Halevi, a staunch advocate for the distinctiveness of Jewish thought. Maimonides believed in the compatibility of reason and religion, arguing that the Torah was a guide for human conduct that could be justified through Greek philosophy. Halevi, on the other hand, emphasized the experiential and intuitive aspects of religion, asserting that the Jewish God was a personal, active force in the world, and that true knowledge of Him came not through speculation but through revelation and personal experience. Through a comparative analysis of these opposing viewpoints, this book sheds light on the enduring tensions between rationalism and religious faith, the nature of divinity, and the purpose of human existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781333930752_0

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