Norbert M. Samuelson

Jewish Faith and Modern Science

On the Death and Rebirth of Jewish Philosophy

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Jewish Faith and Modern Science address fundamental questions facing many contemporary Jews, including the relevance of traditional beliefs for Jews who are increasingly secular and liberal, and how recent advances in science affect conventional Jewish philosophy. Samuelson assesses the current state of Jewish thought and suggests how it should change to remain relevant in the future.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 640g
• ISBN-13: 9780742558922
• ISBN-10: 0742558924
• Artikelnr.: 24544975

Autorenporträt

Norbert M. Samuelson is Grossman Chair of Jewish Studies at Arizona State University. An internationally renowned scholar of Jewish philosophy, he is widely published in the field.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Preface
Part 2 The Death of Jewish Philosophy
Chapter 3 Introduction I
Chapter 4 Chapter 1. Misunderstanding Physics and Astronomy
Chapter 5 Chapter 2. Misunderstanding Linguistics and Epistemology
Chapter 6 Chapter 3. Misunderstanding Psychology
Chapter 7 Chapter 4. Misunderstanding Medicine
Chapter 8 Chapter 5. Misunderstanding History
Part 9 The Rebirth of Jewish Philosophy
Chapter 10 Introduction II
Chapter 11 Chapter 6. Interpreting Creation: God, the World, and the
Physical Sciences
Chapter 12 Chapter 7. Interpreting Redemption: The World, Humanity, and the
Human Sciences
Chapter 13 Summary and Conclusion
Chapter 14 Bibliography