Zevi Slavin

Zevi Slavin, a philosopher and educator specializing in Jewish Neoplatonism, dives into the life and ideas of Solomon Ibn Gabirol. He discusses the implications of will and desire in creation, redefining 'matter' as longing for form. The conversation explores the receptive aspects of the divine and parallels with Taoist thought. Slavin richly connects Jewish poetry and Kabbalah to Ibn Gabirol’s philosophical innovations, highlighting how ancient wisdom can illuminate contemporary spirituality and understanding.