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Tag: Determinism

0 Philosophy Holidays

On Yom Kippur, determinism and national unity

Aton Holzer in Lehrhaus · 10 Oct

The article explores the philosophical dilemma of free will versus determinism in the context of Yom Kippur, emphasizing how this tension influences Jewish thought and practice.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Do You Have the Free Will to Read This?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 5 May

The text discusses different philosophical perspectives on free will, including libertarianism, determinism, and compatibilism, and their implications for Jewish thought.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

#109 - Determinism and Tefilah

Jewish History Uncensored · 13 Oct 2022

This text discusses Spinoza's philosophy of determinism and its contrast with the Torah's view, emphasizing the importance of free will in areas such as moral perfection and prayer.

0 Philosophy History

#108 - Determinism & Justice

Jewish History Uncensored · 28 Sep 2022

In this episode, the discussion critiques Spinoza's philosophy of determinism, highlighting flaws in his ideas.

0 Torah

#106 - Einstein and Determinism

Jewish History Uncensored · 15 Sep 2022

This episode delves into the concept of determinism and its appeal to Einstein, while also examining the Torah perspective on the matter.

0 Science Philosophy

#105 - National Identity, Einstein & Determinism

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Sep 2022

This episode discusses the influence of national identity on assimilated Jews like Einstein, exploring how being Jewish impacted Einstein professionally and how he reacted to this.

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Finding Meaning in Determinism: How Jewish Thinkers Reconcile the Contradiction between Determinism and Human Purpose

Natan Oliff in Lehrhaus · 18 May 2020

This article discusses how Jewish thinkers reconcile the tension between determinism and human purpose.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

When Rambam Met the Izhbitser Rebbe: Response to a Straussian Reading of Hilkhot Teshuvah

Bezalel Naor in Lehrhaus · 27 Dec 2018

In response to Leo Strauss's notion of authors writing on multiple levels, including an esoteric one, scholar Bezalel Safran applies this idea to Maimonides' works such as Mishneh Torah.

0 Philosophy Science

Help, I’m a Prisoner in a Brain Lab

David P. Goldman in Tablet · 8 Jul 2016

"Help, I'm a Prisoner in a Brain Lab" explores the clash between traditional Jewish concepts and modern scientific determinism, as discussed by author Alan Mittleman.

0 Philosophy Education

Calvin and Sobs

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 7 Apr 2011

Shalom Auslander reflects on John Calvin's idea of total depravity while on vacation with his family.