Moses Maimonides

ISBN-13: 9780700706761 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 208 str.

Oliver Leaman;Leaman Oliver

Opis

Moses Maimonides (1135-1204) is recognized both as a leading figure in Jewish thought and as one of the most radical philosophers of the Islamic world. This work provides a general introduction to his philosophy, exploring his arguments, especially those to be found in his Guide of the perplexed, and examining their implications and validity.

Spis treści

Chapter 1 The cultural background; Chapter 2 How can we talk about God?; Chapter 3 Imagination and the objectivity of prophecy; Chapter 4 How did God create the world?; Chapter 5 The assault on the kal?m; Chapter 6 What can God know?; Chapter 7 How do we know?; Chapter 8 The next world; Chapter 9 Morality, law and explanation; Chapter 10 Persisting problems;

O autorze

Oliver Leaman