T. M. Rudavsky

Maimonides (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

A thorough and accessible introduction to Maimonides, arguably one of the most important Jewish philosophers of all time. This work incorporates material from Maimonides' philosophical, legal, and medical works, providing a synoptic picture of Maimonides' philosophical range. * Maimonides was, and remains, one of the most influential and important Jewish legalists, who devoted himself to a reconceptualization of the entirety of Jewish law * Offers both an intellectual biography and an exploration of the most important philosophical works in Maimonides' corpus * Persuasively argues that Maimonides did see himself as engaged in philosophical dialogue * Maimonides' philosophy is presented in a way that is accessible to readers with little background in either Jewish or medieval philosophy * Secondary readings are provided at the end of each chapter, as well as a bibliography of recent scholarly articles on some of the more pressing philosophical topics covered in the book

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. November 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781444318029
• Artikelnr.: 37349866

Autorenporträt

T. M. Rudavsky is Professor of Philosophy at The Ohio State University. She specializes in medieval Jewish philosophy, and is the author of Time Matters: Creation, Time and Cosmology in Medieval Jewish Philosophy (2000). She has edited three volumes: Divine Omniscience and Omnipotence in Medieval Philosophy: Islamic, Jewish, and Christian Perspectives (1984); Gender and Judaism: Tradition and Transformation (1995); and The Cambridge History of Medieval Jewish Philosophy (co-edited with Steven Nadler, 2009). In addition, she has written numerous articles pertaining to medieval Jewish philosophy.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.

Abbreviations.

1. Life and Works.

2. Language, Logic, and the Art of Demonstration.

3. What we can say about God.

4. Philosophical Cosmology.

5. Philosophical Anthropology.

6. Naturalism and Supernaturalism: PROPHECY, Miracles, andDivine Will.

7. Philosophical Theology: Divine Providence, Human Freedom, andTheodicy.

8. Morality, Politics, and the Law.

9. On Human Felicity.

Bibliography.

Index.

Rezensionen

"Inrecent years there has been an outpouring of books on Maimonides.This is the best one as far as his philosophy is concerned. Readerswill enjoy [Rudavsky's] presentation of the cut and thrust ofdebate at the time, and the ways it has been continued right up totoday, and there is much to learn from this book. Anyone lookingfor a text to use in the classroom which will engage students onMaimonides' philosophy need look no further since here it is."(Journal of Jewish Studies, 1 March 2011)

T. M. Rudavsky)interpretations are excellent summaries of the master's teachingsand readers can gain much information and thought-provoking ideasfrom reading it. (TheJewish Eye, April 2010)

"Tamar Rudavsky has written a succinct summary of Maimonides'philosophical teachings, highlighting the diverse interpretationsscholars have given them. Her welcome approach is that of asympathetic yet critical philosopher."
--Alfred Ivry, New York University