Critique of Halakhic Reason
Book • 2024
In 'Critique of Halakhic Reason,' Yonatan Brafman delves into the complex interplay between divine commandments and social normativity within Jewish law.
The book critically examines the justifications and reasoning behind halakha, challenging traditional perspectives.
Brafman explores how Jewish thinkers have historically approached the tension between religious obligations and ethical considerations.
He introduces a systematic theology that reimagines the place of halakha in the 21st century, grounding his analysis in contemporary legal theory and philosophy.
By engaging with secular and religious thought, Brafman offers a new framework for understanding and defending the role of Jewish law in modern life.
The book critically examines the justifications and reasoning behind halakha, challenging traditional perspectives.
Brafman explores how Jewish thinkers have historically approached the tension between religious obligations and ethical considerations.
He introduces a systematic theology that reimagines the place of halakha in the 21st century, grounding his analysis in contemporary legal theory and philosophy.
By engaging with secular and religious thought, Brafman offers a new framework for understanding and defending the role of Jewish law in modern life.
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Professor Brofman's newest book, published by Oxford University Press, looks closely at the reasons for heeding a commandment.
Yonatan Y. Brafman, "Critique of Halakhic Reason: Divine Commandments and Social Normativity" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Written by Professor Yonatan Brofman, the guest in this episode, it explores the reasoning behind divine commandments and social normativity.
Yonatan Y. Brafman, "Critique of Halakhic Reason: Divine Commandments and Social Normativity" (Oxford UP, 2024)
