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Title: | Intro to Jewish Philosophy - 14097 - JPHI 1131 - F |
Authors: | Schimmel, Ilan S. |
Keywords: | Jewish thought Western philosophical thought |
Issue Date: | Sep-2021 |
Citation: | Schimmel, Ilan S. |
Series/Report no.: | SCW Syllabi;JPHI 1131 - F |
Abstract: | Course Objectives 1. This course allows students to engage with fundamental questions about Jewish thought that pertain to critical issues, such as: ● Should our religious beliefs be based upon rational arguments or tradition? ● What are some of the arguments for God's existence as well as for the giving of the Torah at Sinai? ● Why does God allow evil to exist in this world? ● Does God intervene directly in the events that occur in our lives? ● Should one give reasons for the mitzvoth? 2. This course will also focus on the thought and writings of important religious figures from the medieval and modern periods, allowing students to become familiar with, and gain a greater appreciation of their work. 3. This course will enable students to write and develop their own arguments, further assisting them to clarify and refine their understanding of Judaism. 4. This course will also foster students' awareness of the relationship between Judaism and Western philosophical thought |
Description: | SCW syllabus / YU only |
URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/7349 |
Appears in Collections: | Stern College Syllabi -- Spring and Fall 2021-2022 courses --- JPHI (Jewish Philosophy) |
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