The Philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik: A Conciliatory Perspective. Reflections on His Late Thought (Emunot: Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah) - Hardcover

Dov Schwartz

 
9798897830336: The Philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik: A Conciliatory Perspective. Reflections on His Late Thought (Emunot: Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah)
Hardcover
ISBN 13: 9798897830336
Publisher: Academic Studies Press (US), 2025

Synopsis

Dov Schwartz’s The Philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik: A Conciliatory Perspective. Reflections on His Late Thought explores the later thought of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (1903–1993), focusing on his writings from the 1960s onward. It shows how Rav Soloveitchik modulated his earlier themes of existential loneliness, shifting toward communal engagement and integrating diverse philosophical influences. Based largely on posthumously published works, it reveals his evolving views on theology, Halakhah, and modernity. Schwartz methodically traces the Rav’s intellectual search —from Kant and Kierkegaard to Jewish mysticism—emphasizing his integrative approach in later years. This volume offers a systematic study of Soloveitchik’s mature philosophy, highlighting its relevance to the contemporary Jewish philosophical discourse.

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About the Author

Dov Schwartz, is Chair of the Department of Jewish Philosophy at Bar Ilan University in Israel and a Senior Researcher at the Shalom Hartman Institute, Jerusalem.

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Publisher
Academic Studies Press (US)
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 13 
9798897830336
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
280