Understanding the evolving meaning of reason in David Novak's natural law theory / by Jonathan L. Milevsky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Milevsky, Jonathan L., author.

Series:

Philosophy of religion. World religions ; Volume 10.

Philosophy of religion - world religions ; Volume 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural law--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Natural law.

Novak, David, 1941-.

Novak, David.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 pages)

Place of Publication:

Leiden, The Netherlands ; Boston : Brill, [2022]

Summary:

"David Novak is widely recognized as one of the most prominent Jewish thinkers in North America today and his most important contribution to philosophy has been his work on natural law. This book is an exploration of the shift in the content and context of that theory by reference to the metaphysical meaning that Novak ultimately assigns to reason. This change is then analyzed within the framework of Novak's covenantal theology and his developing view of redemption in particular. Through this examination, this book highlights the contribution of Novak's natural law theory to the continuing debate over the role of reason in Judaism"--Provided by the publisher.

Contents:

The changing content of natural law

The context of Novak's natural law theory

The theological impact of a changing natural law theory.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: L. Milevsky, Jonathan Understanding the Evolving Meaning of Reason in David Novak's Natural Law Theory

ISBN:

9789004504363

9004504362

OCLC:

1296428657

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004504363 DOI