Philosophy of Judah Halevi

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This course is devoted to a study of major issues in the thought of Judah Halevi on the basis of the careful analysis of selected passages from The Kuzari. After establishing the philosophical context out of which The Kuzari emerged, the course will focus on the form and structure of the work, before moving on to the study of key theological and metaphysical themes in Halevi's thought including religion and philosophy, prophecy, inyan elohi, am segullah, philosophy of law, and servant of God.