| Autonomy in Jewish Philosophy Contributor(s): Seeskin, Kenneth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521800374 ISBN-13: 9780521800372 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $67.44 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Religious - Religion | Judaism - General |
| Dewey: 181.06 |
| LCCN: 2001018481 |
| Lexile Measure: 1340 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (0.95 lbs) 268 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Although it is customary to view Judaism as a legalistic faith leaving little room for free thought or individual expression, Kenneth Seeskin argues that this view is wrong. Looking at classic texts from Biblical, Rabbinic, and philosophical literature, Seeskin shows that Judaism has always respected freedom of conscience and assigned an important role to the power of human reason. Clear and concise, this book offers a refreshing alternative to the mysticism and dogmatism prevalent in much of the recent literature. |
Contributor Bio(s): Seeskin, Kenneth: - Kenneth Seeskin is Professor of Philosophy at Northwestern University, Illinois. He has published widely in the area of Jewish philosophy and his books include Searching for a Distant God: The Legacy of Maimonides (2000), Jewish Philosophy in a Secular Age (1990), Maimonides: A Guide for Today's Perplexed (1991), No Other Gods (1995) and Dialogue and Discovery: A Study in Socratic Method (1987). |