Becoming a Mensch - Timeless Talmudic Ethics for Everyone

Informationen zum Autor By Ronald Pies Klappentext This 'user's guide' to becoming a better person takes readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. Readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a 'mensch' -- a decent and honorable human being. Zusammenfassung This 'user's guide' to becoming a better person takes readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. Readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a 'mensch' —- a decent and honorable human being. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Introduction: What it Means to Be A Mensch Chapter 2 Chapter 1: A Brief Tour of the Talmudic Territory Chapter 3 Chapter 2: Kindness and Compassion Chapter 4 Chapter 3: Generosity and Charity Chapter 5 Chapter 4: Self-Mastery and Self-Discipline Chapter 6 Chapter 5: Moderation and "The Middle Way" Chapter 7 Chapter 6: Humility and Flexibility Chapter 8 Chapter 7: Forgiveness and Apology Chapter 9 Chapter 8: Justice and Retribution Chapter 10 Chapter 9: Respect for Self and Others Chapter 11 Chapter 10: Attentive Listening and Understanding Chapter 12 Chapter 11: Acquiring Knowledge and Wisdom Chapter 13 Chapter 12: Caution and Prudence Chapter 14 Chapter 13: Discussing and Criticizing Others Fairly Chapter 15 Chapter 14: Honesty and Integrity Chapter 16 Chapter 15: Trustworthiness and Fidelity Chapter 17 Chapter 16: Gratitude and Contentedness Chapter 18 Chapter 17: Politeness and Tact Chapter 19 Chapter 18: Honoring and Revering Parents and Teachers Chapter 20 Appendix 1: Selective Chronology of Sages and Principal Evens in Land of Israel Chapter 21 Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms Chapter 22 Afterword Chapter 23 References

Product details

• Authors: Ronald Pies, Pies Ronald
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2010
• EAN: 9780761852964
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-5296-4
• No. of pages: 150
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, RELIGION / Spirituality, PHILOSOPHY / Religious, PSYCHOLOGY / General, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, RELIGION / Ethics, Philosophy, Psychology, RELIGION / Philosophy, RELIGION / Judaism / Talmud, RELIGION / Faith, Religion & beliefs, Spirituality & religious experience, Ethics & moral philosophy, Religious ethics, Philosophy of religion, Aspects Of Religion (Non-Christian), Judaism: Sacred Texts, Rabbinic literature