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David Shatz
David Shatz (born 1948) is an American philosopher and Ronald P. Stanton University Professor of Philosophy at Yeshiva University. He is known for his works on philosophy of religion and ethics. Books * ''Peer Review: A Critical Inquiry'' (Rowman & Littlefield, 2004) * ''Jewish Thought in Dialogue: Essays on Thinkers, Theologies, and Moral Theories'', (Boston: Academic Studies Press, 2009) Edited * ''Contemporary Philosophy of Religion'', Oxford University Press, 1982. * ''Definitions and Definability: Philosophical Perspectives'', Kluwer Publishing Co., 1991. * ''Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook and Jewish Spirituality'', New York University Press, 1995. * ''Tikkun Olam: Social Responsibility in Jewish Thought and Law'', Jason Aronson Press, 1997. * ''Family Redeemed: Essays on Family Relationships'', by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, Toras HoRav Foundation, 2000. *''Philosophy and Faith: A Philosophy of Religion Reader'' (McGraw-Hill, 2002) * ''Questions About God'' (Oxford University P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Philosophy
Western philosophy encompasses the philosophical thought and work of the Western world. Historically, the term refers to the philosophical thinking of Western culture, beginning with the ancient Greek philosophy of the pre-Socratics. The word ''philosophy'' itself originated from the Ancient Greek (φιλοσοφία), literally, "the love of wisdom" grc, φιλεῖν , "to love" and σοφία '' sophía'', "wisdom"). History Ancient The scope of ancient Western philosophy included the problems of philosophy as they are understood today; but it also included many other disciplines, such as pure mathematics and natural sciences such as physics, astronomy, and biology (Aristotle, for example, wrote on all of these topics). Pre-Socratics The pre-Socratic philosophers were interested in cosmology; the nature and origin of the universe, while rejecting mythical answers to such questions. They were specifically interested in the (the cause or first principle) of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
