Rosenzweig and Heidegger: Between Judaism and German Philosophy (Weimar and Now: German Cultural Criticism, 33)
Book Description
This groundbreaking scholarly work invites readers to explore the profound philosophical connections between two towering intellectual figures of the twentieth century. Peter Eli Gordon examines the thought of Franz Rosenzweig, a brilliant Jewish philosopher whose existential theology influenced luminaries like Walter Benjamin and Emmanuel Levinas, alongside the philosophy of Martin Heidegger, revealing unexpected parallels between their approaches to fundamental questions of existence and meaning.
Rather than accepting the artificial separation that has historically divided German and Jewish philosophical traditions, Gordon demonstrates how Rosenzweig's ideas emerged from and engaged with the broader currents of German thought, including Hegelian political theory, neo-Kantianism, and life-philosophy. The book offers fresh insights into Rosenzweig's masterwork, The Star of Redemption, while uncovering the surprising intellectual kinship between these two contemporary thinkers.
For readers interested in the intersection of spirituality and philosophy, this study illuminates how profound theological and existential questions transcend cultural boundaries. Gordon's analysis reveals how both philosophers grappled with similar concerns about human existence, redemption, and our relationship to the divine, despite their vastly different backgrounds and contexts.
This work challenges readers to reconsider the artificial divisions often imposed on philosophical traditions, showing how genuine spiritual and intellectual inquiry creates unexpected bridges across seemingly disparate worldviews. The result is a nuanced exploration of how philosophical thought develops through dialogue and mutual influence.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
📄 Length: 357 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Rosenzweig, franz, 1886-1929
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Eastern
- ✓ Explore Heidegger, martin, 1889-1976
- ✓ Explore PHILOSOPHY
- ✓ Explore Jews, germany
- ✓ Explore Political
- ✓ Explore Filosofie
