Stern College Syllabi -- Spring and Fall 2021-2022 courses --- JPHI (Jewish Philosophy): Recent submissions

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    • Topics: Psychology & Jewish Thought - 15413 - JPHI 4935H - M 

      Schiffman, Mordechai (2021-09)
      _Course Description_ This course will explore the connections between Torah sources and modern psychological theories and research on essential topics of human nature. Topics will cut to the core of what it means to be ...

    • Eastern European Jewish Thought - 15081 - JPHI 1815 - P 

      Reichman, Zev (2021-09)
      Course objective: The student will learn to critically examine the thought of Rabbi Schneur Zalman and his key terms. Students will develop the ability to interpret Chassidic texts and to understand the historic context ...

    • Chasidut - 15082 - JPHI 1825 - N 

      Reichman, Zev (2021-09)
      Course Syllabus: The student will learn about the history and key terms of the Chassidic movement. Students will learn how to critically examine the philosophy of the Chassidic masters, as well as understand the historic ...

    • Philo. of Rav Soloveitchik - 14183 - JPHI 1845 - G 

      Schimmel, Ilan S. (2021-09)
      Course Objectives The religious philosophy of R. Soloveitchik has significantly impacted the modern orthodox Jewish community as well as the trajectory of contemporary Jewish thought. Understanding and appreciating why ...

    • Topics: Philosophy of Rabbi Sacks - 15412 - JPHI 4934H - E 

      Lerner, Dov (2021-09)
      Course Overview The aim of this class is to explore the thought of perhaps the most renowned and influential teachers of Judaism at the start of the twenty-first century: the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. With such a ...