Jewish Universalisms - Mendelssohn, Cohen, and Humanity's Highest Good

"Any version of universalism, pluralistic sensitivities, and post-colonial awareness would need to balance a universalistic perspective with the richness of human diversity. Modern Jewish philosophers who partook in the Enlightenment's universalistic vision and maintained their distinct identity are relevant for current thinking about the balance between universalism and diversity"--

About the author

Jeremy Fogel teaches at Tel Aviv University in the Department of Jewish Philosophy. He is the academic director of Alma and a faculty member of the Mandel Leadership Institute in Jerusalem. He is a popular podcaster in Israel and is involved in various artistic initiatives. Fogel is the author of Tel Aviv Is Water and Other Seasidian Thoughts. His English translation of the Song of Songs was released as a CD Book by Tzadik with music composed by John Zorn.

Product details

• Authors: Jeremy Fogel
• Publisher: Brandeis University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.05.2025
• EAN: 9781684581733
• ISBN: 978-1-68458-173-3
• No. of pages: 368
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)