The Jewish Philosophy Reader [Paperback]

Dan Frank (Editor), Oliver Leaman (Editor), Charles Manekin (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415168600 | ISBN-13: 978-0415168601 | Publication Date: October 21, 2000

The Jewish Philosophy Reader is the first comprehensive anthology of classic writings on Jewish philosophy from the Bible to the present. Complementing the History of Jewish Philosophy (Routledge, 1997), the Reader is divided into four parts:
* Foundations and First Principles
* Medieval and Renaissance Jewish Philosophy
* Modern Jewish Thought
* Contemporary Jewish Philosophy
Each section is clearly introduced by the editors and includes writings from the leading figures of Jewish thought.
Major thinkers featured include:
· Baeck · Bergman · Borowitz · Buber · Cohen · Curley · Fledman · Frankel · Geiger · Goodman · Haberman · Hartman · Heschel · Hess · Israeli · Kellner · Kook · Leaman · Lesser · Levinas · Maimonides · Maybaum · Mayer · Morgan · Novak · Plasknow · Plaut · Ravven · Rosenzweig · Schatz · Scholem · Seekin · Spinoza · Stroumsa · Wolf · and Zunz
Ideal for introductory courses in Jewish studies and Jewish thought, The Jewish Philosophy Reader provides a thorough introduction to, and collection of, the leading writers and commentaries on the subject. It will be essential reading for both students and scholars of Jewish thought.

Editorial Reviews

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'This is an immensely wide-ranging anthology, covering all the great themes of Jewish reflection and spanning the eras from biblical texts through the medieval Jewish philosophers to modern times. I have no doubt that it will quickly become the standard text for courses on the history of Jewish thought.' - Jonathan Sacks, Jewish Chronicle

About the Author

Dan Frank is Professor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky, Oliver Leaman is Lecturer in Philosophy at Liverpool John Moores University and Charles Manekin is Professor of Philosophy, University of Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (October 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415168600
• ISBN-13: 978-0415168601
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive source on Jewish philosophy, February 22, 2009

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I have yet to make as much use of this book as I had hoped, but bought it because I was so impressed upon poring over the copy used by my professor. I appreciate how it is set up, with commanding chapter and section headings whose very titles force me to read further. I enjoy being able to open the book at random, without having to read each chapter in sequence. I strongly recommend this book.