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In this book, Lenn E. Goodman writes about the commandment to 'love thy neighbor as thyself' from the standpoint of Judaism, a topic and perspective that have not often been joined before. Goodman addresses two big questions: What does that command ask of us? and what is its basis? Drawing extensively on Jewish sources, both biblical and rabbinic, he fleshes out the cultural context and historical shape taken on by this Levitical commandment. In so doing, he restores the richness of its material content to this core articulation of our moral obligations, which often threatens to sink into vacuity as a mere nostrum or rhetorical formula.Goodman argues against the notion that we have this obligation simply because God demands it a position that too readily makes ethics seem arbitrary, relativistic, dogmatic, authoritarian, contingent or just unpalatable. Rather he proposes that we learn much about how we ought to think about God from what we know about morals. He shows that natural reasoning and appeals to scripture, tradition, and revelation reinforce one another in ethical deliberation. For Goodman, ethics and theology are not worlds apart connected only by a kind of narrow oneway passage; the two realms of discourse can and should inform each other.Engaging the philosophers, including Aristotle, Spinoza, and Kant, and assembling threethousand years worth of Jewish textual masterpieces, Goodman skillfully weaves his Gifford Lectures, which he delivered in 2005, into an indispensable work.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of the commandment to 'love thy neighbor as thyself' from a Jewish perspective, examining its moral implications and historical context.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself' is Lenn E. Goodman.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 2, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does 'Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself' have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What philosophical figures does Goodman engage with in the book? A: Goodman engages with philosophers such as Aristotle, Spinoza, and Kant throughout the text.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Jewish ethics? A: Yes, this book is well-suited for readers interested in Jewish ethics and moral philosophy.
- Q: Does the book provide a historical context for the commandment discussed? A: Yes, Goodman provides a comprehensive historical context for the commandment 'love thy neighbor as thyself', drawing on Jewish sources.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself'.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the connection between ethics and theology? A: Yes, Goodman argues that ethics and theology should inform each other, providing insights into their interconnectedness.