Intro to Jewish Philosophy - 14097 - JPHI 1131 - F
Date
2021-09
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YU Faculty Profile
Abstract
Course Objectives
- 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?
- 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.
- This course will enable students to write and develop their own arguments, further assisting them to clarify and refine their understanding of Judaism.
- This course will also foster students' awareness of the relationship between Judaism and Western philosophical thought
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SCW syllabus / YU only
Keywords
Jewish thought, Western philosophical thought
Citation
Schimmel, Ilan S.