The Philosophy Of Don Hasdai Crescas (1920)

By Meyer Waxman

Book Overview

The Philosophy of Don Hasdai Crescas is a book written by Meyer Waxman in 1920. The book explores the philosophical ideas of Don Hasdai Crescas, a 14th-century Jewish philosopher from Spain. Crescas was a prominent figure in the Jewish community during his time, and his ideas continue to influence Jewish thought today.Waxman's book provides an in-depth analysis of Crescas' philosophy, including his views on God, metaphysics, ethics, and politics. The book also explores Crescas' relationship with other Jewish philosophers of his time, such as Maimonides and Gersonides.One of the key themes of Crescas' philosophy, as discussed in Waxman's book, is the idea of ""radical skepticism."" Crescas believed that human knowledge was limited and that it was impossible to fully understand the nature of God or the universe. This skepticism led Crescas to reject many of the traditional beliefs and practices of Judaism, such as the concept of divine providence and the idea of reward and punishment in the afterlife.Overall, The Philosophy of Don Hasdai Crescas is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the ideas of one of the most important Jewish philosophers of the medieval period. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Jewish thought or the development of philosophy in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164246283
• ISBN13: 9781164246282
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"