Freedom and Respect in Jewish Ethics

This book brings together people's intuitions, philosophical theories, and principles of Jewish ethics to suggest where our values should lead us. The author argues that a moral freedom of respect upholds freedom of the Self and respect for the Other.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1Values
Chapter 2Freedom
Chapter 3Morals
Chapter 4Law
Concluding Remarks
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

About the author

By Kim Treiger-Bar-Am

Summary

This book brings together people's intuitions, philosophical theories, and principles of Jewish ethics to suggest where our values should lead us. The author argues that a moral freedom of respect upholds freedom of the Self and respect for the Other.

Product details

• Authors: Kim Treiger-Bar-Am
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781793637697
• ISBN: 978-1-79363-769-7
• No. of pages: 178
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; RELIGION / Judaism / General, PHILOSOPHY / Religious, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, Ethics & moral philosophy, Jewish Studies, Judaism, Ethics and moral philosophy, Philosophy of religion, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities