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Guided Discussion: Introduction to Jewish Philosophy: History of the Interaction Between Judaism and the Greek Philosophical Tradition   

The Church Father Tertullian taught, "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?" What does philosophy have to do with religion? But Judaism has never agreed. From Philo to Judah HaLevi, from Maimonides to Spinoza, and from Martin Buber to Jacques Derrida, there is a long philosophical tradition in Judaism. This eight-week course will present an overview of the major Jewish philosophical thinkers, from Biblical times to modernity. Among the topics we will cover are Ibn Gabirol's Neoplatonism, Maimonides' Aristotelianism, Spinoza's pantheism, Rosenzweig's existentialism, and Derrida's deconstruction. This class does not require any background in philosophy. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

"He is informative, entertaining and inclusive. We enjoyed his class immensely." - OLLI Patron

LECTURES: 1. Plato: from Philo to Judah HaLevi

2. Aristotle: from Saadia to Maimonides

3. The Enlightenment: from Spinoza to Mendelssohn

4. Contemporary Philosophy: from Buber to Derrida
 
Guided Discussion: Introduction to Jewish Philosophy: History of the Interaction Between Judaism and the Greek Philosophical Tradition - Boca Raton Campus
  • Guided Discussion: Introduction to Jewish Philosophy: History of the Interaction Between Judaism and the Greek Philosophical Tradition
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $100.00
        Non-Member: $130.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $35.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/22/2025
    Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Instructor: Rabbi Michael Gold

    The Church Father Tertullian taught, "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?" What does philosophy have to do with religion? But Judaism has never agreed. From Philo to Judah HaLevi, from Maimonides to Spinoza, and from Martin Buber to Jacques Derrida, there is a long philosophical tradition in Judaism. This eight-week course will present an overview of the major Jewish philosophical thinkers, from Biblical times to modernity. Among the topics we will cover are Ibn Gabirol's Neoplatonism, Maimonides' Aristotelianism, Spinoza's pantheism, Rosenzweig's existentialism, and Derrida's deconstruction. This class does not require any background in philosophy. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    "He is informative, entertaining and inclusive. We enjoyed his class immensely." - OLLI Patron

    LECTURES: 1. Plato: from Philo to Judah HaLevi

    2. Aristotle: from Saadia to Maimonides

    3. The Enlightenment: from Spinoza to Mendelssohn

    4. Contemporary Philosophy: from Buber to Derrida
 

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