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Religion or Halakha: The Philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (Supplements to the Journal of Jewish Thought and Philosophy): 1 - Hardcover

Book 19 of 38: Supplements to The Journal of Jewish Thought and Philosophy

Schwartz, Dov

 
9789004157668: Religion or Halakha: The Philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (Supplements to the Journal of Jewish Thought and Philosophy): 1

Synopsis

Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s philosophy plays a significant role in twentieth century Jewish thought. This book focuses on the first stages of Soloveitchik’s philosophy, through a systematic and detailed discussion of his essay Halakhic Man. Schwartz analyzes this essay at three main levels: first, he considers its complex writing style and relates it to Soloveitchik’s aims in the writing of this work. Second, the author compares Halakhic Man to other contemporary writings of Soloveitchik. Third, he lays out the essay’s philosophical background. Through this analysis, Schwartz successfully exposes hidden layers in Halakhic Man, which may not be immediately evident.

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About the Author

Dov Schwartz was Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Bar Ilan university (2003-2006) and Head of the Department of Philosophy (1999-2002). He is the chair of the Natali and Isidor Friedman Cathedra for the teaching of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's philosophy.

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