Items related to Maimonides and His Heritage (SUNY series in Jewish...

Maimonides and His Heritage (SUNY series in Jewish Philosophy) - Softcover

Book 1 of 4: SUNY series in Jewish Philosophy
 
9780791476567: Maimonides and His Heritage (SUNY series in Jewish Philosophy)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0791476561 ISBN 13: 9780791476567
Publisher: State University of New York Press, 2010

Synopsis

Examines the Jewish philosopher's influence on theology, philosophy, medicine, and law, and his impact on later thinkers.

This volume celebrates the depth and breadth of Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides' (1138-1204) achievements. The essays gathered here explore the rich diversity of a heritage that extends over eight hundred years, beginning with Maimonides' historical context; ranging through his distinct contributions to philosophy, theology, medicine, and Jewish law; to the impact his ideas have had on later generations. His humane perspective and commitment to intellectual rigor are reflected in the wide range of his works and his active role as a spiritual guide and intellectual leader. Maimonides' intellectual openness makes his work an enduring model of creative synthesis and critical appropriation, as well as a continuing source of intellectual stimulation not only for the many specialist scholars who scrutinize his texts but also for a wide and lively audience of nonspecialists.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Authors

Idit Dobbs-Weinstein is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.

Lenn E. Goodman is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
State University of New York Press
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0791476561
ISBN 13 
9780791476567
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
261
Editor
Dobbs-Weinstein Idit, Goodman Professor Of Philosophy And Andrew W Mellon Professor In The Humanities Lenn E, Grady James Allen