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Tag: Intellectual History

0 Philosophy Literature

Atlas Schlepped

Gary Saul Morson in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Ayn Rand, known for her novels emphasizing radical individualism and capitalism, is explored through the lens of her Russian intellectual roots in an article by Gary Saul Morson, based on Alexandra Popoff's biography.

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Why Read Taubes?

Blake Smith in Tablet · 7 Jul 2022

"The Professor of Apocalypse" by Jerry Muller is a biography that explores the life of Jacob Taubes, a Jewish thinker who had a significant impact on 20th-century thought.

0 Television/Film Philosophy

Bonus: Stacy Keach on "Vienna"

Unorthodox · 26 Nov 2021

In this bonus episode, acclaimed actor Stacy Keach discusses his upcoming Zoom theater production of the play "Vienna," which explores the complex relationship between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung.

0 History Communities

Outsiders United: Blacks, Jews and the American Experience

Tel Aviv Review · 22 Apr 2019

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the interconnected histories of Jewish-Americans and African-Americans in the United States, focusing on cultural, economic, and intellectual aspects.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

America’s Jewish Bridegroom

Esther Schor in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2019

Horace Kallen, a prolific writer known primarily for his concept of cultural pluralism, is the focus of Matthew Kaufman's book "Horace Kallen Confronts America: Jewish Identity, Science, and Secularism."

0 Education History

Reflections From A Student

Meira Wolkenfeld in Lehrhaus · 30 Aug 2018

The essay reflects on the legacy of Dr. Yaakov Elman, not only as a scholar but also as a teacher who inspired students with his egalitarian approach and love for learning.