Jewish philosophy in an analytic age
"Since the classical period, Jewish scholars have drawn on developments in philosophy to enrich our understanding of Judaism. This methodology reached its pinnacle in the medieval period with figures like Maimonides and continued into the modern period with the likes of Rosenzwe…
"A thorough revision of a successful philosophy anthology on the nature of truth. Intended for advanced students"--.
Capitalism: the reemergence of a historical concept
"All disciplines can count on a noble founder, and the representation of this founder as an authority is key in order to construe a discipline's identity. This book sheds light on how Plato and other authorities were represented in one of the most long-lasting traditions of all …
Jacob Burckhardt's seminal "Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy" provides the point of departure for this wide-ranging inquiry into the meaning and usefulness of the term 'Renaissance' as a period concept. The authors modify and build on Burckhardt's work, applying his noti…
