Social Aspects in the Work of Prague Rabbi Löw (Maharal, 1512—1609)
Social Aspects in the Work of Prague Rabbi Löw (Maharal, 1512—1609)
Author(s): Vladimir SadekSubject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Jewish Thought and Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, 16th Century
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Rabbi Löw; Ethics; Netivot colam; 16th century philosophy;
Summary/Abstract: The paper analyses some ideas to be found in the works of Rabbi Löw (Maharal), above all his ethical views and conception of Man. The way in which Rabbi Low’s ideas have been viewed since the Enlightenment period are studied first. Then his religious and philosophical works are characterized, the conception of Man is explained and finally some ethical principles, mainly those contained in the book “Netivot colam“, are discussed. Special attention is paid to Maharal’s conception of human society and its development.
Journal: Judaica Bohemiae
- Issue Year: XIX/1983
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 3-21
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English
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