Pale God, The: Israeli Secularism and Spinoza's Philosophy of Culture

Author:   Gideon Katz
Publisher:   Academic Studies Press
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9781306152990


Pages:   222
Publication Date:   01 January 2011
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Pale God, The: Israeli Secularism and Spinoza's Philosophy of Culture


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The Pale God examines the relationship between secularism and religious tradition. It begins with a description of the secular options as expressed by Israeli intellectuals, and describes how these options have led to a dead end. A new option must be sought, and one of the key sources for this option is the works of Spinoza. The author explains that unlike Nietzsche, who discussed the death of God, Spinoza tried to undermine the authority of religious virtuosos and establish the image of a rational Pale God. Such changes could channel religious tradition to the basic principles of secular political rule. The author demonstrates that the secular option is inherent in Israeli society, fits the type of secularism that Zionism instilled in the Jewish people, and complements the traditional trends deeply rooted in that society.

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Author:   Gideon Katz
Publisher:   Academic Studies Press
Imprint:   Academic Studies Press
ISBN:  

9781306152990


ISBN 10:   1306152992
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   01 January 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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