The Jewish intellectual tradition: a history of learning and achievement

The Jewish intellectual tradition has a long and complex history that has resulted in significant and influential works of scholarship. In this book, the authors suggest that there is a series of common principles that can be extracted from the Jewish intellectual tradition that have broad, even lif...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kadish, Alan (Author), Shmidman, Michael A. (Author), Fishbane, Simcha 1944- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston Academic Studies Press 2020
Series:Judaism and Jewish life
Subjects:
Summary:The Jewish intellectual tradition has a long and complex history that has resulted in significant and influential works of scholarship. In this book, the authors suggest that there is a series of common principles that can be extracted from the Jewish intellectual tradition that have broad, even life-changing, implications for individual and societal achievement. These principles include respect for tradition while encouraging independent, often disruptive thinking; a precise system of logical reasoning in pursuit of the truth; universal education continuing through adulthood; and living a purposeful life. The main objective of this book is to understand the historical development of these principles and to demonstrate how applying them judiciously can lead to greater intellectual productivity, a more fulfilling existence, and a more advanced society. The application of these principles to daily life can make a real and profound difference in education, productivity, and personal happiness
Physical Description:xix, 366 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:9781644695340
9781644695623

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection!