ISBN:
9781644695340
Language:
English
Pages:
xviii, 324 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Karten
Year of publication:
2020
Series Statement:
Judaism and Jewish life
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Kadish, Alan The Jewish intellectual tradition
Keywords:
Juden
;
Geistesleben
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
"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. The application of these principles to daily life can make a real and profound difference in education, productivity, and personal happiness"--
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