Oct 10, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

PHI 318 - Maimonides in Historical Context

Course Cross-listed with HIS 318 /JS 318 
3 credit(s)
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.
Prerequisite(s): HIS 101  or permission of instructor.


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