PHI 271 JEWISH PHILOSOPHY

A historical survey of Jewish thought, from ancient times through the 20th century. Jewish perspectives on metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, theology; on particularly Jewish questions (such as prophecy, redemption, and mitzvot); and on how (or whether) ancient wisdom can be adapted to modern times while remaining true to itself. Figures studied include Philo, Maimonides, Spinoza, Mendelssohn, and Soloveitchik.