MDRST-335 Philosophy and Revelation: Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed

In this course students undertake a careful study of Moses Maimonides’ Jewish-philosophical masterpiece, the Guide of the Perplexed. Class sessions will be devoted to analyzing the text and exploring the book’s major philosophical and theological themes: the relation between science and religion, the nature of God, creation versus eternity, prophecy, divine providence and the problem of evil, law and politics, and the purpose of human existence.

Maximum Enrollment

Seminar (12)

(Seminar.)

Cross Listed Courses

RELST-335

Prerequisite

One course in Religious Studies (RELST), Philosophy (PHIL), Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MDRST), or Middle East & Islamic World Studies (MEIWS)

Offered

Spring