Elliot N. Dorff: in search of the good life
"Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, the Sol and Anne Dorff Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Rector of American Jewish University in Los Angeles, is one of today's leading Jewish ethicists. Writing extensively on the intersection of law, morality, science, religion, and medicine, Dorff offers...
| Publié dans: | Library of contemporary Jewish philosophers |
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| Autres titres: | In search of the good life |
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| Collaborateurs: | ; |
| Type de support: | Imprimé Livre |
| Langue: | Anglais |
| Service de livraison Subito: | Commander maintenant. |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
2014
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Library of contemporary Jewish philosophers (volume 5)
Année: 2014 |
| Collection/Revue: | Library of contemporary Jewish philosophers
volume 5 |
| Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés: | B
Philosophie juive
/ Dorff, Elliot N. 1943-
/ Éthique
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| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Conservative Judaism
B Jewish Philosophy 20th century B Jewish Law Philosophy B Dorff, Elliot N Teachings B Jewish Philosophy 20th century |
| Accès en ligne: |
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag) |
| Résumé: | "Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, the Sol and Anne Dorff Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Rector of American Jewish University in Los Angeles, is one of today's leading Jewish ethicists. Writing extensively on the intersection of law, morality, science, religion, and medicine, Dorff offers an authoritative and non-Orthodox interpretation of Jewish law. As a leader in the Rabbinical Assembly's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, he has shaped the religious practices of Conservative Jews. In serving on national advisory committees and task forces, he has helped to articulate a distinctive Jewish voice on contested bioethical and biomedical issues. An analytic philosopher by training, Dorff has endorsed pluralism, arguing that Jewishness best flourishes in the context of American pluralism, and he has worked closely with non-Jews to advance religious pluralism in America"-- |
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| Description: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-198) Die Vorlage enthält 1 Aufsatz von Jonathan Crane über Elliot Dorff, 4 Aufsätze von Elliot Dorff, sowie ein Interview von H. Tirosh-Samuelson mit Elliot Dorff |
| ISBN: | 9004279016 |