PHI 250 PHILOSOPHY OF THE TALMUD

An exploration of the Talmud, not only a core text of Judaism for the past two millennia, rivaling the Bible in importance, but also a logical, literary, legal masterpiece rich with philosophical material.  Students will become acquainted with many dimensions of this work, with emphasis on the philosophical.  Readings include the classic commentators ancient and medieval (such as Maimonides), as well as works by contemporary scholars.