From Phenomenology to Existentialism - The Philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, Volume 2

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's philosophy plays a significant role in twentieth century Jewish thought. This book focuses on the first and the second stages of Soloveitchik's philosophy (1945-1965), through a systematic and detailed discussion of some of his essays, including "From There You Shall Seek" and "The Lonely Man of Faith". Schwartz analyzes these essays according to this thesis: in the mid 40s Soloveitchik used the phenomenology of religion to express his views, while in the 50s he added the existential theory.

About the author

Dov Schwartz was Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Bar Ilan University (2003-2006) and head of the departments of Philosophy (1999-2002) and Music (2007-2011). Currently he is the head of the Interdisciplinary Unit in Bar Ilan University. He is also the chair of the Natali and Isidor Friedman Cathedra for the Teaching of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's Philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: Dov Schwartz
• Publisher: Koninklijke Brill NV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.12.2012
• EAN: 9789004243330
• ISBN: 978-90-04-24333-0
• No. of pages: 440
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 614 g
• Series: Supplements to the Journal of; Brill
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day