The author reflects on a conversation about philosopher Leo Strauss and his idea of esoteric writing, where authors hide true meanings to protect themselves and society.

The text reflects on the final days of the author's father, a man who found solace and purpose in philosophy throughout his life.

Martin Heidegger's recently published Black Notebooks reveal his deep entanglement with National Socialism, anti-Semitism, and belief in the superiority of the German Volk throughout the 1930s and 1940s, shedding light on his controversial political views.

Jacques Derrida, the French philosopher known for deconstruction, was not easily categorized as a Jewish thinker despite his Algerian Jewish heritage.

This text describes a series of underground philosophy seminars held with a group of Hasidic Jewish participants, including Satmar and Lubavitcher members, exploring philosophical texts ranging from Plato to Nietzsche.

Arie Dubnov's book delves into the complex life of Isaiah Berlin, from his Jewish heritage in Riga to his esteemed status as a British intellectual figure.

Yoram Hazony's book criticizes modern academia for trivializing the Hebrew Bible, particularly due to the influence of German research methods that viewed biblical texts as corrupted and fragmented.

In the book "Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism" by Rabbi Marc D. Angel, the discussion revolves around the similarities and differences between 12th-century Rabbi Maimonides and 17th-century philosopher Spinoza, focusing on their views on God, rationalism, superstition, and the future of Judaism.