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OverviewThe central aim of this book is to attempt to determine the response of the classic texts of Jewish traditions to the famous dilemma posed in Plato's Euthyphro: Does God freely determine morality, or is morality independent of God? The author argues that the picture that emerges from Jewish texts is significantly more complex and nuanced than most of the contemporary Jewish philosophical literature is prepared to concede. While providing an extensive discussion of the perspective of Jewish tradition on divine command ethics, this book develops a position that is distinct from and critical of other views that have recently been advanced in Jewish scholarship. At the same time, the book provides a substantial analysis of some Christian perspectives on divine command ethics. Relevant biblical, rabbinic and later Jewish texts are discussed, as well as some of the relevant views that have been taken in philosophical literature and in Christian and Jewish thought. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael J. Harris (Hampstead Synagogue, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9781138869769ISBN 10: 1138869767 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 09 June 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Divine Command Theory and the Shared Moral Universe of God and Humanity: The Analytical Framework of the Project 2. Analytical Discussion of Positions on DCT and SMU in Philosophy and Contemporary Jewish Thought 3. Biblical Texts 4. SMU: Rabbinic Texts and Concepts and Post-Talmudic Rabbinic Thought 5. Divine Command Theory in the Texts of Jewish Tradition 6. The Akedah: Genesis 22 and DCT/SMU 7. DCT/SMU and the Commandment to Wipe Out AmalekReviews'An admirable book, which is particularly recommended for those who are interested in traditional Jewish responses to philosophical questions.' - Jewish Chronicle 'This book should certainly be required reading for anyone interested in Jewish attitudes towards the Euthyphro question. It makes a large collection of relevant traditional texts available and understandable, even to an audience unaquainted with rabbinic literature.' - Religious Studies 'An admirable book, which is particularly recommended for those who are interested in traditional Jewish responses to philosophical questions.' - Jewish Chronicle 'This book should certainly be required reading for anyone interested in Jewish attitudes towards the Euthyphro question. It makes a large collection of relevant traditional texts available and understandable, even to an audience unaquainted with rabbinic literature.' - Religious Studies 'An admirable book, which is particularly recommended for those who are interested in traditional Jewish responses to philosophical questions.' - Jewish Chronicle 'This book should certainly be required reading for anyone interested in Jewish attitudes towards the Euthyphro question. It makes a large collection of relevant traditional texts available and understandable, even to an audience unaquainted with rabbinic literature.' - Religious Studies Author InformationMichael J. Harris has been Rabbi of the Hampstead Synagogue, London since 1995. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His main areas of interest are Jewish studies, philosophy of religion, and moral philosophy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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