Yirmiyahu Yovel Bücher

In seinem so lesenswerten wie lesbaren Buch führt Yovel die Philosophie Baruch Spinozas auf ihre historischen Ursprünge im spanischen Marranentum zurück. Seine »Philosophie der Immanenz« – alles Sein ist diesseitig und außerhalb davon gibt es nichts – stellt die Hauptprämissen des Judentums wie des Christentums in Frage und gibt zugleich der philosophischen Tradition eine revolutionäre Wende. Mit seiner »Parteinahme für die Weltlichkeit« wurde Spinoza zum Vorboten der Moderne. Kant, Hegel, Heine, Feuerbach, Marx, Nietzsche, Freud haben sich auf Spinoza bezogen. »Für jeden, der sich für die Auseinandersetzung des Judentums mit der Moderne interessiert, ist dies ein unverzichtbares Buch.« (Michael Walzer, Princeton).

A short, clear, and authoritative guide to one of the most important and difficult works of modern philosophyPerhaps the most influential work of modern philosophy, Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is also one of the hardest to read, since it brims with complex arguments, difficult ideas, and tortuous sentences. In this short, accessible book, eminent philosopher and Kant expert Yirmiyahu Yovel helps readers find their way through the maze of Kant's classic by providing a clear and authoritative summary of the entire work. The distillation of decades of studying and teaching Kant, Yovel's "systematic explication" untangles the ideas and arguments of the Critique in the order in which Kant presents them. The result is an invaluable guide for philosophers and students.

The book provides a deep exploration of the contrasting perspectives on Judaism as expressed by German philosophers Hegel and Nietzsche. Yirmiyahu Yovel's analysis reveals how anti-Jewish sentiments can coexist with rational philosophy, while also suggesting that a philosophy centered on power does not inherently lead to anti-Semitism. This examination highlights the complexities of philosophical thought in relation to cultural and religious identity.

Focusing on Spinoza's rational psychology, this collection features essays from prominent scholars analyzing Book III of his Ethics. It delves into the intricate themes of desire and affect, exploring Spinoza's views on emotions and their connection to the theory of conatus. The volume also examines the broader implications of Spinoza's philosophy for contemporary fields such as psychology, economics, and theology, with contributions from notable thinkers like Donald Davidson. The work stems from discussions at an international conference dedicated to Spinoza's ideas.