Jewish Faith And Modern Science

Preface

The Death Of Jewish Philosophy

Introduction I

Chapter 1. Misunderstanding Physics And Astronomy

Chapter 2. Misunderstanding Linguistics And Epistemology

Chapter 3. Misunderstanding Psychology

Chapter 4. Misunderstanding Medicine

Chapter 5. Misunderstanding History

The Rebirth Of Jewish Philosophy

Introduction II

Chapter 6. Interpreting Creation: God, The World, And The Physical Sciences

Chapter 7. Interpreting Redemption: The World, Humanity, And The Human Sciences

Summary And Conclusion

Bibliography

Additional Info
In Jewish Faith and Modern Science, renowned Jewish philosopher and rabbi Norbert Samuelson argues that modern Jewish philosophy has died-that it has failed to address the challenges to traditional beliefs posed by scientific advances, and is therefore no longer relevant to Jews today. Samuelson confronts these challenges head-on, critically reflecting on how all of the forms of contemporary Judaism, from orthodox to liberal to secular to new age, can address questions raised by the latest scientific advances. Considering questions ranging from the existence of the soul, to the relationship between God and particle physics, to the debate over when life begins and ends, Samuelson paves the way for a rebirth of Jewish philosophy applicable to life in the modern world.