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Moses Mendelssohn, the author of numerous works on natural theology and ethics, was also the first modern philosopher of Judaism. This book places Mendelssohn's thought within the context of the Leibnizian-Wolffian school, the writings of Kant and Lessing and other major figures of the Enlightenment, and within the age-old tradition of Jewish rationalism. More than any previous treatment of this subject, it questions the extent to which Mendelssohn truly succeeded in reconciling his allegiance to the philosophy of the Enlightenment with his adherence to Judaism.
Editions of Moses Mendelssohn and the Enlightenment
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791420713
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791420720
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791495261
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Moses Mendelssohn, the author of numerous works on natural theology and ethics, was also the first modern philosopher of Judaism. This book places Mendelssohn's thought within the context of the Leibnizian-Wolffian school, the writings of Kant and Lessing and other major figures of the Enlightenment, and within the age-old tradition of Jewish rationalism. More than any previous treatment of this subject, it questions the extent to which Mendelssohn truly succeeded in reconciling his allegiance to the philosophy of the Enlightenment with his adherence to Judaism.
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Moses Mendelssohn, the author of numerous works on natural theology and ethics, was also the first modern philosopher of Judaism. This book places Mendelssohn's thought within the context of the Leibnizian-Wolffian school, the writings of Kant and Lessing and other major figures of the Enlightenment, and within the age-old tradition of Jewish rationalism. More than any previous treatment of this subject, it questions the extent to which Mendelssohn truly succeeded in reconciling his allegiance to the philosophy of the Enlightenment with his adherence to Judaism.
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History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Social and cultural history
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Moses Mendelssohn and the Enlightenment has 304 page(s)
Is Moses Mendelssohn and the Enlightenment part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Judaica: Hermeneutics, Mysticism, and Religion
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Moses Mendelssohn and the Enlightenment?
Allan Arkush
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Moses Mendelssohn and the Enlightenment is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791420713) and paperback(ISBN 9780791420720) and pdf(ISBN 9780791495261)
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