Name: The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement (Judaism and Jewish Life)
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Author: Alan Kadish; Michael A. Shmidman; Simcha Fishbane
ISBN: 9781644695623

portada The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement (Judaism and Jewish Life)

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Academic Studies Pr

Author

Alan Kadish; Michael A. Shmidman; Simcha Fishbane

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9781644695623

Synopsis "The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement (Judaism and Jewish Life)"

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.