Jewish Philosophy as a Guide to Life: Rosenzweig, Buber, Levinas, Wittgenstein

by Hilary Putnam

Book Overview

Distinguished philosopher Hilary Putnam, who is also a practicing Jew, questions the thought of three major Jewish philosophers of the 20th century-Franz Rosenzweig, Martin Buber, and Emmanuel Levinas-to help him reconcile the philosophical and religious sides of his life. An additional presence in the book is Ludwig Wittgenstein, who, although not a practicing Jew, thought about religion in ways that Putnam juxtaposes to the views of Rosenzweig,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253351332
• ISBN13: 9780253351333
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher