Autonomy in Jewish philosophy
Kenneth Seeskin
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.
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Year:
2001
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Language:
english
Pages:
269
ISBN 10:
0521800374
File:
PDF, 1.02 MB
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english, 2001