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Two models of Jewish philosophy : justifying one's practices
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Two models of Jewish philosophy : justifying one's practices

Author: Daniel Rynhold
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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The question of how to justify our practices is central in both general and Jewish philosophy. The author critiques abstract approaches to justifying Jewish practice from the history of Jewish  Read more...

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Named Person: Moses Maimonides; Joseph Dov Soloveitchik; Moses Maimonides; Joseph Dov Soloveitchik
Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Daniel Rynhold
ISBN: 019927486X 9780199274864
OCLC Number: 57202261
Description: 262 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents: 1. Rationalizing the commandments I: The Maimonidean method; 2. Rationalizing the commandments II: The Soloveitchikian method; 3. The priority of theory; 4. Problems with principles; 5. The priority of practice; 6. The spectre of relativism; 7. Conclusion: The practice of Jewish philosophy
Responsibility: Daniel Rynhold.
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... a tightly argued and erudite presentation. David Biale, Times Literary Supplement

 
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