The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement

di Alan Kadish (Autore)

Michael A. Shmidman (Autore)

Simcha Fishbane (Autore)

Academic Studies Press, 2021

The Jewish intellectual tradition has a long and complex history that has resulted in significant and influential works of scholarship. In this book, the authors suggest that there is a series of common principles that can be extracted from the Jewish intellectual tradition that have broad, even life-changing, implications for individual and societal achievement. These principles include respect for tradition while encouraging independent, often disruptive thinking; a precise system of logical reasoning in pursuit of the truth; universal education continuing through adulthood; and living a purposeful life. The main objective of this book is to understand the historical development of these principles and to demonstrate how applying them judiciously can lead to greater intellectual productivity, a more fulfilling existence, and a more advanced society. 

• Autore: Alan Kadish, Michael A. Shmidman, Simcha Fishbane
• Editore: Academic Studies Press
• Collana: Judaism and Jewish Life
• Anno: 2021
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 400 p.
• Dimensioni: 210 x 148 mm
• EAN: 9781644695623

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