Technology Assessment and the Jewish Tra
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Ancient Jewish legal and theological principles offer surprisingly relevant frameworks for modern technology assessment and environmental protection. Through analysis of rabbinic literature and contemporary Israeli case studies, a clear pattern emerges of sophisticated environmental regulations that parallel today's ecological challenges. The research examines specific halakhic rulings on environmental issues - from tree planting and grazing restrictions to noise pollution controls and waste management - revealing how rabbinic tradition consistently emphasized frugality, long-term impact assessment, and human stewardship of divine creation. Using comparative analysis between historical precedents and current environmental crises, the study demonstrates how Jewish law developed sophisticated approaches to zoning, pollution control, and sustainable resource management that remain applicable. The findings highlight how Jewish religious insights can enhance modern technology assessment by providing moral frameworks that prioritize communal welfare over individual profit, emphasize precautionary principles, and promote sustainable practices. These traditional values create the necessary "moral climate" for accepting limitations on potentially harmful technological developments, offering practical wisdom for contemporary environmental policy-making.

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Published 1973
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Eric Freudenstein