The Jewish Intellectual Tradition

A History of Learning and Achievement

von Alan Kadish, Michael A. Shmidman, Simcha Fishbane

400 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: Judaism and Jewish Life
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Besondere Ereignisse und Themen Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781644695340
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.03.2021
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: Academic Studies Press