Judaism: a contemporary philosophical investigation

"Judaism, as a religion and a way of life, has guided millions of lives and profoundly influenced its younger sisters, Christianity and Islam, as well as contributing major themes and norms to the liberal and humanistic traditions of the West. Not all Jews are religious, and not all of Judaism...

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Main Author: Goodman, Lenn Evan 1944- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York and London Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2017
Series:Investigating philosophies of religion
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Summary:"Judaism, as a religion and a way of life, has guided millions of lives and profoundly influenced its younger sisters, Christianity and Islam, as well as contributing major themes and norms to the liberal and humanistic traditions of the West. Not all Jews are religious, and not all of Judaism is philosophical; but at its core Judaism rests on a complex of values and ideas that address the abiding concerns of philosophy and perennial questions about the meaning and purpose of life, the nature of the universe, the roots and fruits of human responsibility, the character of justice, the worth of nature, and the dignity of persons. This book examines some of the central questions that such ideas raise, drawing on the ancient and more recent sources of Jewish thought, as viewed from a contemporary philosophical standpoint:...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (PAGES 186-190)
Physical Description:xx, 195 Seiten
ISBN:9781138193352
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