RELI 567: JEWISH PHILOSOPHY
Spring 2024 · Section 001 · CRN 25307
An introduction to the main figures and themes in Jewish philosophy. Topics to be discussed include reason vs faith and prophetic revelation; Israel’s chosenness vs human universalism; creation vs eternity; divine providence and necessity vs free will; evil, justice, and divine omnipotence; prayer, contemplation, and divine and human perfection. Graduate students are required to write a research paper (25-30 pp.) and to prepare and lead at least one class. Cross-list: RELI 363. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 567 if student has credit for RELI 363.
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Brian Ogren