Autonomy in Jewish Philosophy
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- Author: Kenneth Seeskin, Northwestern University, Illinois
- Date Published: June 2009
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521114622
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Autonomy in Jewish Philosophy examines an important theme in Jewish thought from the Book of Genesis to the present day. 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. Where some see the essence of the religion as strict obedience to divine commands, Seeskin claims that God does not just command but forms a partnership with humans requiring the consent of both parties. 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. The book considers both existing arguments and presents its own ideas about the role of autonomy in Judaism. Clear and concise, it offers a refreshing alternative to the mysticism and dogmatism prevalent in much of the literature.
Read more- No book written in the last 75 years treats the Jewish understanding of autonomy as extensively
- Examines existing arguments and presents new ideas
- Contains extended discussions of classical thinkers
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- Date Published: June 2009
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521114622
- length: 268 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 15 mm
- weight: 0.35kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
1. The problem of autonomy
2. Covenant and consent in the Bible
3. From the prophet to the sage
4. From the sage to the philosopher
5. The rise of modernity: Spinoza and Mendelssohn
6. The height of modernity: Kant and Cohen
7. Modernity under fire: Buber and Levinas
8. Conclusion: a partnership with God
Bibliography
Index.
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