A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy

by Isaac Husik

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A noted scholar elucidates the distinguishing characteristics of the works of several Jewish thinkers of the Middle Ages. In addition to summaries of the main arguments and teachings of Moses Maimonides, Isaac Israeli, Judah Halevi, Abraham Ibn Daud, Hillel ben Samuel, Levi ben Gerson, and others, the author offers insightful analyses.

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Original publication date
1916
First words
We know next to nothing about the condition of the Jews in Mohammedan Egypt in the ninth and tenth centuries.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)There are Jews now and there are philosophers, but there are no Jewish philosophers and there is no Jewish philosophy.

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Philosophy, Nonfiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
181.3Philosophy and PsychologyAncient, medieval & eastern philosophyEastern philosophyPalestine; Israel
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B755 .H8Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionPhilosophy (General)By periodMedieval
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