A Comparative Study of the Origins of Ethical Thought: Hellenism and Hebranism
The Origins of Ethical Thought: A Comparative Study Between Hellenism and Hebraism is the first text to analyze both Greek and Hebrew ethical thought based on a comprehensive and ideological interpretation of the two systems on their own and in relation to one another. An innovative work of interdisciplinary scholarship, this book focuses on the plurality of perspectives between and within the respective ethical systems. Without overdrawing comparisons, the author engages selected primary and...
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Sekine (ethics and Hebrew Bible, U, of Tokyo) provides a unique comparative study of Greek and Hebrew ethical thought, using primary and secondary texts, and incorporating Eastern perspectives and commentary. Sekine starts with the practical philosophy of the ancient Greeks, including the thought of the pre-Socratics, Socrates, the Sophists and Plato. He focuses here on Aristotle's concepts of happiness, ethical excellence, the doctrines of the mean and virtue, intellectual excellence and contemplation. He then turns to the religious ethics of the ancient Hebrews, from the Ten Commandments (especially the first and the sixth through the tenth), to the legal codes of the Book of the Covenant, the Deuteronomic Code and the Holiness Code, and then to the wisdom literature of Proverbs and the Book of Job. He closes with an evaluation of the consequences of Hellenic and Hebrew ethics, including retribution ethics, atonement ideology, and views on love and righteousness. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Introduction : "wonder"1Pt. IThe practical philosophy of the ancient Greeks1The pre-Socratics (1) : the Ionians92The pre-Socratics (2) : the Italian Thracians213Socrates and Plato (1) : Socrates, the Sophists, and Plato334Socrates and Plato (2) : focusing on Plato515Aristotle (1) : happiness and ethical excellence796Aristotle (2) : the doctrine of the mean and the doctrine of virtue897Aristotle (3) : intellectual excellence and contemplation103Pt. IIThe religious ethics of the ancient Hebrews8The Ten Commandments (1) : focusing on the sixth to ninth commandments1219The Ten Commandments (2) : focusing on the first commandment13710Legal codes : the book of the covenant, the Deuteronomic code, and the holiness code15511The wisdom literature (1) : Proverbs17112The wisdom literature (2) : the book of Job197Pt. IIIThe consequences of Hellenic and Hebrew ethics13Retribution ethics in Hebrew religion : focusing on the Qohelet21114Hebrew religious ethics and atonement ideology : focusing on the prophets22515A reflection on the Greek philosophy of love and righteousness, based on Aristotle245Conclusion : revisiting "wonder"259
