The Jewish Intellectual Tradition
Author | : Alan Kadish |
Publisher | : Academic Studies PRess |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2021-01-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781644695364 |
ISBN-13 | : 1644695367 |
Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Jewish intellectual tradition has a long and complex history that has resulted in significant and influential works of scholarship. In this book, the authors suggest that there is a series of common principles that can be extracted from the Jewish intellectual tradition that have broad, even life-changing, implications for individual and societal achievement. These principles include respect for tradition while encouraging independent, often disruptive thinking; a precise system of logical reasoning in pursuit of the truth; universal education continuing through adulthood; and living a purposeful life. The main objective of this book is to understand the historical development of these principles and to demonstrate how applying them judiciously can lead to greater intellectual productivity, a more fulfilling existence, and a more advanced society.