Contemporary Jewish Philosophy: An Introduction

by Irene Kajon

This text introduces the most important Jewish philosophers of contemporary times from the point of view of their original approach to both Judaism and philosophy and include: Hermann Cohen, Franz Rosenweig, Martin Buber, Leo Strauss, Emmanuel Levinas.

It shows how for them the dialogue between Judaism and philosophy is necessary in order to avoid on one side, an attachment to Jewish tradition which is only nationalistic or non-rational;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415593379
• ISBN13: 9780415593373
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"