| Description |
1 online resource (262 pages) |
| Contents |
Abbreviations of frequently cited primary sources; Introduction; 1. Rationalizing the Commandments I: The Maimonidean Method; 2. Rationalizing the Commandments II: The Soloveitchikian Method; 3. The Priority of Theory; 4. Problems with Principles; 5. The Priority of Practice; 6. The Spectre of Relativism; 7. Conclusion: The Practice of Jewish Philosophy; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W |
| Summary |
In this book, Daniel Rynhold critiques abstract approaches to justifying Jewish practice from the history of Jewish philosophy. Suggesting a more practical model for justifying practices that he terms the 'Priority of Practice' approach, he illustrates how Jewish philosophy can make a contribution to philosophical debates |
| Notes |
Title from title screen (viewed 8 June 2005) |
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Originally published in print: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Maimonides, Moses, 1135-1204.
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Soloveitchik, Joseph Dov, 1903-1993
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Maimonides, Moses, 1135-1204 |
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Soloveitchik, Joseph Dov, 1903-1993 |
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Commandments (Judaism)
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Jewish philosophy.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Eastern.
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Commandments (Judaism)
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Jewish philosophy
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Joodse filosofie.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Oxford University Press
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| ISBN |
019927486X |
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9780199274864 |
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9780191534546 |
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0191534544 |
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