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A Short History of Jewish Ethics: Conduct and Character in the Context of Covenant
A Short History of Jewish Ethics traces the development of Jewish moral concepts and ethical reflection from its Biblical roots to the present day.
- GenresPhilosophy
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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February 7, 2018
This book would have been better titled, “A Short Survey of Major Jewish Philosophers.” Mittleman addresses an important subject, and he conducts a good review of the major traditions and contributors, but he does so obtusely, excessively employing philosophical argot and making references to obscure philosophical theories. So mired is Mittleman in his modern-philosopher-centered world that he says things like, “Baḥya’s answer is strikingly reminiscent of Kant’s,” when Bahya ibn Paquda (who lived in the 11th century) preceded Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) by 700 years, and it is in fact Kant who echoes Bahya.
May 9, 2025
I learned a lot from this book. A good overview that weaves themes through it. Impressively concise, though thoroughly researched. I’m an ethicist trying to break into Jewish ethics, and this provided a good window, if not a door.
Thanks Alan!
Thanks Alan!
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