The Guide For The Perplexed
The Guide For The Perplexed
"The Guide for the Perplexed" is a seminal philosophical work by Moses Maimonides, a Jewish philosopher and scholar of the 12th century. In this monumental text, Maimonides seeks to reconcile Jewish theology with Aristotelian philosophy, offering guidance to those perplexed by the apparent contradictions between religious doctrine and rational inquiry. Through a series of letters addressed to his student, Maimonides elucidates profound insights into theology, metaphysics, ethics, and the interpretation of biblical passages. His nuanced approach to understanding scripture and reconciling faith with reason has had a profound impact on Jewish thought and philosophy. "The Guide for the Perplexed" remains a foundational text in Jewish intellectual tradition, inviting readers to engage in deep contemplation and philosophical inquiry into the mysteries of existence and divine wisdom.
Product Details:
- ISBN: 146372781X
- EAN: 9781463727819
- Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Binding: Paperback
- Pub Date: August 16, 2011
- Physical Dimensions: 0.69 cms H x 25.4 cms L x 17.81 cms W (0.24 kgs), 128 pages