Synopsis
The Eight Chapters of Maimonides on Ethics, also known as Shemonah Perakim, is a psychological and ethical treatise written by Joseph Isaac Gorfinkle in 1912. This book is a detailed analysis of the eight chapters of Maimonides' work on ethics, which is considered to be a cornerstone of Jewish philosophy.Gorfinkle provides a thorough examination of Maimonides' ideas and principles, which cover a range of topics including the nature of God, the purpose of life, and the importance of ethical behavior. The author presents Maimonides' ideas in a clear and concise manner, making them accessible to readers of all backgrounds.The book also includes a discussion of the psychological and ethical implications of Maimonides' teachings. Gorfinkle explores how these ideas can be applied in everyday life, and how they can help individuals to live a more meaningful and fulfilling existence.Overall, The Eight Chapters of Maimonides on Ethics is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most important works in Jewish philosophy. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, psychology, and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the Author
These are called the Eight Chapters because Moses Maimonides did not give them a name, but he did give each of the individual chapters names. Maimonides’ Introduction to his Commentary on Avot, the Eight Chapters (EC), has long been lauded as the best introduction to Maimonides' philosophy, perhaps the best introduction to medieval Jewish philosophy as a whole. Mosheh ben Maimon acronymed RaMBaM or "Rabbeinu Mosheh Ben Maimon", "Our Rabbi/Teacher Moses Son of Maimon"), and Latinized Moses Maimonides, was a preeminent medieval Spanish, Sephardic Jewish philosopher, astronomer and one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars and physicians of the Middle Ages. He was born in Córdoba Spain and died in Egypt on December 12, 1204. He was a rabbi, physician, and philosopher in Morocco and Egypt. As an introduction to his Commentary on Avot, EC forms an integral part of Maimonides’ first major work, the Commentary on the Mishnah. He refers to it sometimes as the "Chapters on AVOT," sometimes as the "Introduction to AVOT," and sometimes simply as the "Commentary on AVOT." Although his writings on Jewish law and ethics were met with acclaim and gratitude from most Jews, even as far off as Iraq and Yemen, and he rose to be the revered head of the Jewish community in Egypt, there were also vociferous critics of some of his writings, particularly in Spain. But, he was posthumously acknowledged to be one of the foremost rabbinical arbiters and philosophers in Jewish history, and his copious work comprises a cornerstone of Jewish scholarship. His fourteen-volume Torah still carries significant canonical authority as a codification of Talmudic law. In the Yeshiva world, he is called sometimes the great eagle in recognition of his outstanding status as a bona fide exponent of the Oral Torah.
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