Religion or Halakha - The Philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik

This book focuses on the first stages of Soloveitchik's philosophy, through a systematic and detailed discussion of his essay Halakhic Man. Schwartz successfully exposes hidden layers in Halakhic Man, which may not be immediately evident.

About the author

Dov Schwartz was Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Bar Ilan university (2003-2006) and Head of the Department of Philosophy (1999-2002). He is 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: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.09.2013
• EAN: 9789004263390
• ISBN: 978-90-04-26339-0
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 231 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Series: Supplements to the Journal of
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works