History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 164 - Man and Superman - Gersonides and the Jewish Reaction to Averroes
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Gersonides: The Super-Commentator
- Gersonides, a Jewish scholar, is known as the "super-commentator" for his commentaries on Averroes' works.
- He blended Aristotelian thought with Jewish faith in his book Wars of the Lord.
Falha Keira's Defense of Philosophy
- Shem Tov ben Joseph Falha Keira defended philosophy's compatibility with Judaism.
- He argued for reasoned belief over blind acceptance, mirroring Averroes' views.
Gersonides' Critical Approach
- Gersonides critiqued philosophical predecessors, aiming to reconcile philosophy with Torah.
- His Wars of the Lord lists arguments on various topics before presenting his own view.