Maimonides (Classic Reprint)

Louis Grossmann

ISBN 10: 0243213670 / ISBN 13: 9780243213672

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

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Print on Demand. This book explores Moses Maimonides' philosophy, a significant figure in Jewish thought who sought to reconcile religion and philosophy. As a leader in medieval Jewish exegesis and hermeneutics, Maimonides attempted to resolve the tension between Mosaism and Aristotelianism, a prevalent philosophical school during his time. The author argues that Maimonides' focus on human freedom, morality, and the relationship between God and humanity holds relevance beyond the immediate context of Jewish philosophy. The book delves into Maimonides' ethical principles, his views on the state, and his doctrine of prophecy, presenting a comprehensive account of his philosophical contributions. Through an examination of Maimonides' ideas, the book offers insights into the complex relationship between religion, philosophy, and the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Maimonides (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0243213670
• ISBN 13: 9780243213672
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Philosophy

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Synopsis

A clear, thoughtful look at Maimonides’ ethics, free will, and the role of law in religion.

This scholarly work presents a focused examination of how Maimonides treats free will, moral responsibility, and the harmony between divine omniscience and human choice. It situates his ethics within broader questions of religion, philosophy, and the formation of civic life, offering a careful reading that connects ancient ideas to modern concerns.

The discussion moves through key themes: the nature of freedom, the source of morality, and the relation between religion’s restraints and ethical self-direction. It contrasts Maimonides’ views with other schools of thought and practice, and it explores how prophecy fits into his philosophical system.

• How Maimonides defines free will and moral responsibility.
• How ethics arises from experience, habit, and self-discipline rather than mere doctrine.
• The relationship between God, knowledge, and human action in his thought.

Ideal for readers of philosophy, Jewish studies, and the history of religion seeking a rigorous, accessible introduction to Maimonides’ ethical philosophy.