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by Kenneth Seeskin (Author) "In the first sentence of his famous essay "What is Enlightenment?..." (more)
Key Phrases: divine overflow, external revelation, heavenly intelligences, David Novak, Moses Mendelssohn, Hermann Cohen (more...)
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Although it is customary to view Judaism as a legalistic faith leaving little room for free thought or individual expression, Kenneth Seeskin argues that this view is wrong. Looking at classic texts from Biblical, Rabbinic, and philosophical literature, Seeskin shows that Judaism has always respected freedom of conscience and assigned an important role to the power of human reason. Clear and concise, this book offers a refreshing alternative to the mysticism and dogmatism prevalent in much of the recent literature.

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Autonomy in Jewish Philosophy examines an important theme in Jewish thought from the Book of Genesis to the present day. Although it is customary to view Judaism as a legalistic faith leaving little room for free thought or individual expression, Kenneth Seeskin argues that this view is wrong. Where some see the essence of the religion as strict obedience to divine commands, Seeskin claims that God does not just command but forms a partnership with humans requiring the consent of both parties. Looking at classic texts from Biblical, Rabbinic, and philosophical literature, Seeskin shows that Judaism has always respected freedom of conscience and assigned an important role to the power of human reason. The book considers both existing arguments and presents new ideas about the role of autonomy in Judaism. Clear and concise, it offers a refreshing alternative to the mysticism and dogmatism prevalent in much of the recent literature.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
divine overflow, external revelation, heavenly intelligences, noumenal self, prohibition against murder, divine legislation
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David Novak, Moses Mendelssohn, Hermann Cohen, Living Covenant, Mishneh Torah, Perek Helek, Basic Principles of the Torah, Distant God, Menachem Kellner, Pirkei Avot, Alexander Altmann, Allen Wood, Christine Korsgaard, Kant's Ethical Thought, Laws Concerning Rebels, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Eliezer, Rabbi Joshua, Summa Theologica, Allan Arkush, Arnold Eisen, Garden of Eden, Jewish Social Ethics, Josef Stern, Laws of Kings
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