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- Maimonides and His Heritage
- Book
- 2009
- Published by: State University of New York Press
- Series: SUNY series in Jewish Philosophy
summary
Examines the Jewish philospher's influence on theology, philosophy, medicine, and law, and his impact on later thinkers. This volume celebrates the depth and breadth of Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides’ (1138–1204) achievements. The essays gathered here explore the rich diversity of a heritage that extends over eight hundred years, beginning with Maimonides’ historical context; ranging through his distinct contributions to philosophy, theology, medicine, and Jewish law; to the impact his ideas have had on later generations. His humane perspective and commitment to intellectual rigor are reflected in the wide range of his works and his active role as a spiritual guide and intellectual leader. Maimonides’ intellectual openness makes his work an enduring model of creative synthesis and critical appropriation, as well as a continuing source of intellectual stimulation not only for the many specialist scholars who scrutinize his texts but also for a wide and lively audience of nonspecialists.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. vii-viii
- Introduction
- pp. ix-xviii
- Abbreviations
- pp. xix-xx
- 3. Maimonides on Joy
- pp. 37-50
- 4. Maimonides’ Psychology
- pp. 51-60
- 10. Can We Be Maimonideans Today?
- pp. 193-210
- Bibliography
- pp. 211-224
- Contributors
- pp. 225-226
- Index Locorum
- pp. 227-236
- Subject Index
- pp. 237-242
Additional Information
ISBN
9780791477250
MARC Record
OCLC
316509610
Pages
261
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No