The Eight Chapters of Maimonides on Ethics, also known as Shemonah Perakim, is a psychological and ethical treatise written by Joseph Isaac Gorfinkle in 1912. The book is a detailed analysis of the eight chapters written by the medieval Jewish philosopher and scholar, Moses Maimonides, on the principles of ethics and morality. Gorfinkle delves into the philosophical and psychological aspects of Maimonides' work, exploring themes such as the nature of the human soul, the importance of self-discipline, the role of reason, and ...
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The Eight Chapters of Maimonides on Ethics, also known as Shemonah Perakim, is a psychological and ethical treatise written by Joseph Isaac Gorfinkle in 1912. The book is a detailed analysis of the eight chapters written by the medieval Jewish philosopher and scholar, Moses Maimonides, on the principles of ethics and morality. Gorfinkle delves into the philosophical and psychological aspects of Maimonides' work, exploring themes such as the nature of the human soul, the importance of self-discipline, the role of reason, and the pursuit of happiness. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of Maimonides' ethical teachings and their relevance to contemporary society. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, ethics, and psychology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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