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Exploring the tension between tradition and emerging philosophical thought, this 12th-century work delves into the intellectual struggles of a Jewish scholar. Through a three-volume letter format, it addresses the contradictions between religious law and contemporary philosophy, employing metaphor as a key tool while recognizing its limitations. Quickly translated and widely read, it became a classic in both Jewish and secular philosophy, influencing thinkers throughout the Middle Ages. This edition features premium acid-free paper and a translation by M. Friedlander.
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The Guide for the Perplexed, Maimonides
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- Released
- 1956
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- Title
- The Guide for the Perplexed
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maimonides
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Released
- 1956
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0486203514
- ISBN13
- 9780486203515
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the tension between tradition and emerging philosophical thought, this 12th-century work delves into the intellectual struggles of a Jewish scholar. Through a three-volume letter format, it addresses the contradictions between religious law and contemporary philosophy, employing metaphor as a key tool while recognizing its limitations. Quickly translated and widely read, it became a classic in both Jewish and secular philosophy, influencing thinkers throughout the Middle Ages. This edition features premium acid-free paper and a translation by M. Friedlander.