PHIL 417
The Golden Age of Jewish Philosophy
Jewish philosophy from Maimonides in the 12th century to the expulsion of the Jews from Spain at the end of the 15th Century. Topics include the limitations of human knowledge, creation of the world, foreknowledge and free will, and the existence of God.
Topics
- the limitations of human knowledge
- creation of the world
- foreknowledge and free will
- and the existence of God
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: 3 credits in PHIL courses; or permission of ARHU-Meyerhoff Program & Center for Jewish Studies; or permission of ARHU-Philosophy department. Cross-listed with: JWST452 . Credit Only Granted for: JWST452 or PHIL417 .
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- The Golden Age of Jewish Philosophy · 3 Credits