What is Jewish Thinking?: Understanding the Classical Worldview of the Bible and Rabbinic Thought by Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez

Author:Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Yaron Publishing
Published: 2019-08-13T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Yehuda Halevi and Moses ben Maimon

While his works betray some Platonic influence, the overall views of Yehudah HaLevi do not belong to any particular philosophical school.[86] In his fact, HaLevi’s major philosophical work, The Book of Argument and Proof in Defense of the Despised Faith, popularly known as the Kuzari, includes a severe critique of philosophical speculation. In contrast, the works of Maimonides reflect a deep commitment to Aristotelian philosophy though also influenced by Platonic thought in certain areas. His principal work, the Guide to the Perplexed is written to reconcile Jewish faith and the challenges to it by someone well versed in the philosophical tradition. Consequently, HaLevi and Maimonides hold different attitudes towards philosophy, and these differences are found throughout their works, including the nature of prophecy.

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