Wisdom's Little Sister

Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Jewish Political Thought

Autori

• Abraham Melamed

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Pagine

432pagine

Tempo di lettura

16ore

• Scienze politiche & Politica

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Focusing on the evolution of Jewish political philosophy, this volume explores its development from the Medieval to the Renaissance periods, highlighting key figures such as Sa'adiah Gaon and Spinoza. It examines how Jewish scholars integrated canonical Jewish texts with Greek political thought, influenced by Muslim philosophers like Alfarabi and Averroes. The collection of selected papers reflects the growing recognition of political philosophy as a vital aspect of Jewish philosophical study, complementing traditional areas like ethics and metaphysics.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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