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Is There a Jewish Philosophy?
Leon Roth
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Description for Is There a Jewish Philosophy?
Paperback. Elegantly written essays provide an engaging, thought-provoking discussion of the fundamentals of Judaism, in which the application of Jewish ethical principles shines through. Num Pages: 220 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DN; HPDF; HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 400.
Leon Roth (1896–1963) was the first Professor of Philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He saw it as his purpose to encourage his students to think, and to think about their Judaism. Typical of his approach is the question with which this selection of essays opens: in what sense, asks Roth, can we talk about Jewish philosophy, and what can we expect to find if we look for it? Defining philosophy as ‘the search, through thought, for the permanent’, Roth argues that in order to say whether there is a truly Jewish philosophy one has to ‘rethink fundamentals’ those ... Read more
Leon Roth (1896–1963) was the first Professor of Philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He saw it as his purpose to encourage his students to think, and to think about their Judaism. Typical of his approach is the question with which this selection of essays opens: in what sense, asks Roth, can we talk about Jewish philosophy, and what can we expect to find if we look for it? Defining philosophy as ‘the search, through thought, for the permanent’, Roth argues that in order to say whether there is a truly Jewish philosophy one has to ‘rethink fundamentals’ those ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781874774556
SKU
V9781874774556
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99-33
About Leon Roth
Following a brilliant academic career in England, Leon Roth (1896–1963) became, at the age of 32, the first professor of philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1944, at the age of 44, he became its youngest rector. Like Maimonides and Spinoza—both of whom he admired and wrote about—Roth was concerned with the relationships between the Jewish religion and ... Read more
Reviews for Is There a Jewish Philosophy?
'I conclude by recommending Roth's book highly. Roth's erudition and deep knowledge of philosophy and Judaism are manifested throughout this very worthwhile book.' - William E. Kaufman, Conservative Judaism ‘Roth’s lucid treatment demands consideration by students in the history of Judaism and the philosophy of religion.’ - Gregory Kaplan, Religious Studies Review ‘The first thing one notices ... Read more