Autonomy in Jewish Philosophy
Autonomy in Jewish Philosophy examines an important theme in Jewish thought from the Book of Genesis to the present day. Although it is customary to view Judaism as a legalistic faith leaving little room for free thought or individual expression, Kenneth Seeskin argues that that view is wrong. Where some see the essence of the religion as strict obedience to divine commands, Seeskin claims that God does not just command but forms a partnership with humans requiring the consent of both...
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Considers both existing arguments and presents new ideas about the role of autonomy in Judaism.
PrefaceAbbreviations1The problem of autonomy12Covenant and consent in the Bible283From the prophet to the sage654From the sage to the philosopher905The rise of modernity: Spinoza and Mendelssohn1196The height of modernity: Kant and Cohen1497Modernity under fire: Buber and Levinas1828Conclusion: a partnership with God218Bibliography239Index251
