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Tag: The Guide Of The Perplexed

0 Literature Philosophy

A Tour Guide for the Perplexed

Allan Nadler in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Noah Feldman's "A Tour Guide for the Perplexed" delves into the historical emergence of Hebrew literature in the nineteenth century designed to guide modernizing European Jews facing intellectual challenges.

0 Philosophy Science

Yehuda Halper on Maimonides the Physician

Tikvah · 22 Feb

Maimonides, a renowned rabbinic authority and philosopher of the Middle Ages, was also a prolific physician who authored various medical works focusing on a wide range of topics such as ailments, treatments, and general health guidelines.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Yehuda Halper on Guiding Readers to "The Guide of the Perplexed"

Tikvah · 8 Feb

In a recent conversation on the Tikvah Podcast, Yehuda Halper and host Jonathan Silver discuss Moses Maimonides' philosophical masterpiece, "The Guide of the Perplexed" (Moreh ha Nevukhim).

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Objective Muddles and Persuasive Testimony

Cole S. Aronson in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Jan 2021

The book "Objective Muddles and Persuasive Testimony" explores the relationship between analytic philosophy and Judaism.

0 Literature Politics

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Sep 2015

The text describes a reflection on favorite books, including works by Saul Bellow, Jeremy Bernstein, Moses of Narbonne, and Martin Buber, among others, that the author and his colleagues are currently reading.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Thoroughly Modern Maimonides?

Lawrence Kaplan in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2014

"Moshe Halbertal's intellectual biography 'Maimonides: Life and Thought' delves into the relevance of Maimonides in modern times, exploring his contributions to both Jewish law and philosophy. Maimonides, known for works like the Mishneh Torah and 'The Guide of the Perplexed,' aimed to simplify Jewish law and de-anthropomorphize God to combat idolatry. Halbertal highlights Maimonides' emphasis on philosophy and science for religious enlightenment, shedding light on his struggles against superstition. The book also discusses Maimonides' comprehensive interpretation of tradition and the authority of his works like the Mishneh Torah. Despite his efforts, Maimonides' radical reorganization of halakha and enigmatic 'Guide' faced divergent readings and led back to Talmudic study, showcasing the complexities and enduring impact of his legacy."