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On Reconciling Reason and Faith a Book R

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Can reason and faith truly coexist in religious thought? Ben Zion Bokser's analysis of Maimonides reveals a sophisticated philosophical framework that transcends simplistic attempts at reconciliation. Rather than accepting superficial harmony between rational inquiry and religious belief, Maimonides developed a rigorous methodology that engaged fundamental theological questions head-on. By synthesizing Aristotelian principles of causation within a neo-Platonic framework, he conceptualized revelation as a continuous divine process that demanded rational scrutiny. Among three primary approaches to the reason-faith dynamic—literal religious adherence, partial accommodation, and complete identification with rational inquiry bounded by faith—Maimonides championed the third path, embodying what can be termed "the faith of the philosophers" in Judaism. While maintaining reason as the ultimate arbiter, he recognized the practical necessity of social dogmas for spiritual guidance and societal cohesion. Bokser's work masterfully projects these Maimonidean insights against contemporary spiritual concerns, demonstrating how this dignified synthesis of rational and revelatory knowledge remains deeply relevant to modern religious philosophy.

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    Published 1951

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    Jacob Agus