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First and foremost, let's define exactly what 'Jewish philosophy' is. For example, can we slaughter animals for their meat, and to what extent is this considered cruelty? Using Maimonides as a base, Rav Berkovits delves into a human being's purpose in the universe and his potential to rule over nature. A 20-class series you will want to hear more than once.
If using one's brain is the focal point of being Jewish, why do we need all the commandments and all their details? Can't we just work out the right thing to do by using our head? A related question is how to understand Maimonides' statement that 'actions are a reflection of the intellect?' In the second installment of this 20 session philosophy series, Rav Berkovits, a world renowned scholar and extremely clear speaker, explains the vital role that thinking plays in attaining a balanced life.
Although it sounds crazy, we can actually attach ourselves to the infinite by becoming less and less finite. Lets step out of the theoretical realm, and start implementing this concept in a more down to earth process.
