Mar 29, 2024  
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HIS 318 - Maimonides in Historical Context

Course Cross-listed with JS 318 /PHI 318  
3 credit(s)
Area/Group Designation: History of Asia and the Middle East
This course introduces students to the writing, life, and historical context of Moses Maimonides. After a survey of the history of Rabbinic Judaism and Islamic culture, the life and times of Maimonides are treated. The science, metaphysics, and philosophy shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims are examined using Maimonides’ life and his philosophical, legal, and medical works as implements of analysis.


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