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Book SynopsisAlthough it is customary to view Judaism as a legalistic faith leaving little room for free thought or individual expression, Kenneth Seeskin argues that this view is wrong. The book considers both existing arguments and presents its own ideas about the role of autonomy in Judaism.
Trade Review"Seeskin is to be commended. Moreover, Seeskin's application of rationalism to Judiasm is praiseworth. Autonomy in Jewish PhilosophyR^ is not easy reading, but it repays careful study. I highly recommend this excellent book to all serious students of Jewish Philosophy." Conservative Judaism
Table of ContentsPreface; Abbreviations; 1. The problem of autonomy; 2. Covenant and consent in the Bible; 3. From the prophet to the sage; 4. From the sage to the philosopher; 5. The rise of modernity: Spinoza and Mendelssohn; 6. The height of modernity: Kant and Cohen; 7. Modernity under fire: Buber and Levinas; 8. Conclusion: a partnership with God; Bibliography; Index.
