The Philosophy of the Talmud Contributor(s): Maccoby, Hyam (Author) |
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ISBN: 041559264X ISBN-13: 9780415592642 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy - Social Science | Regional Studies - Religion | Judaism - Talmud |
Dewey: 296.125 |
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.65 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This is a new presentation of the philosophy of the Talmud. The Talmud is not a work of formal philosophy, but much of what it says is relevant to philosophical enquiry, including issues explored in contemporary debates. In particular, the Talmud has original ideas about the relation between universal ethics and the ethics of a particular community. This leads into a discussion on the relation between morality and ritual, and also about the epistemological role of tradition. |