Moses Mendelssohn Livres

Alors que les Lumières connaissent leur apogée au XVIIIe siècle, les premières critiques commencent à affleurer sous le règne finissant du despote éclairé Frédéric II de Prusse. A la question " Qu'est-ce que les Lumières ? " à l'origine de la controverse, les philosophes Emmanuel Kant et Moses Mendelssohn proposent chacun une réponse en 1784. Cinq ans avant la Révolution française, ces deux manifestes, respectivement intitulés : " Réponse à la question qu'est-ce que "les Lumières" ? " et " Sur la question : que signifie "aufklären" ? ", dressent le bilan des Lumières.

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Moses Mendelssohn (1729-86) is considered the father of the Jewish Enlightenment and the last great Leibnizian in the German philosophical tradition. One of his most successful works was this dialogue on the immortality of the soul, modelled on Plato's "Phaedo".

This is the first modern translation of Moses Mendelssohn’s classic work of 1767, the Phädon . It includes Mendelssohn’s own introduction and appendix, as well as footnotes and explanatory introduction by David Shavin. (Charles Cullen’s translation of 1789 is the only other extant translation.) The «modern Socrates» of the German classical period, Mendelssohn has created a beautiful translation and elaboration of Plato’s Phädo led to a revolution in thought, and a subsequent renaissance in Germany. The debt of the German classical period to ancient Greece is embodied in Mendelssohn’s Phädon , as is the promise of the American Revolution. The translation and accompanying notes recapture Mendelssohn’s unique marriage of depth of thought and breadth of appeal.

Exploring profound epistemological and metaphysical themes, this work presents Moses Mendelssohn's arguments for the existence of God while engaging in the intellectual conflict known as the Pantheismusstreit with F. H. Jacobi. It serves not only as a theoretical treatise but also as Mendelssohn's defense of his friend Lessing against accusations related to pantheism. He argues that there is no significant practical difference between theism and a "purified pantheism," making this work a significant contribution to philosophical discourse of its time.

Discover the philosophical works of Moses Mendelssohn, one of the most significant thinkers of the Enlightenment. This collection includes many of his most famous essays and treatises, offering readers a deep and insightful look into his ideas and beliefs.

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Published in Germany in 1783, this work by Moses Mendelssohn is an important text in the history of Jewish philosophy. Mendelssohn's treatise argues for the compatibility of traditional Jewish faith and Enlightenment-era rationalism, and he offers a critique of Christian theological arguments. This book is essential reading for those interested in the development of Jewish thought and German Enlightenment philosophy.

Exploring the intersection of reason, morality, and religion, this collection features the writings of Moses Mendelssohn, a prominent Jewish philosopher of the Enlightenment. He posits that truth is rooted in reason and advocates for a harmonious relationship between religion and rational thought. Additionally, Mendelssohn emphasizes the importance of aesthetics, celebrating the beauty and harmony found in nature and art. This work significantly contributes to 18th-century German Enlightenment and Jewish philosophy, preserving Mendelssohn's legacy for future generations.

Moses Mendelssohn's 1786 letter to friends explores Spinoza's philosophy, particularly its compatibility with Jewish religion. As an appendix to his correspondence with Jacobi, Mendelssohn delves into the interplay between reason and revelation, making significant contributions to the discourse on Spinoza's ideas. This work is pivotal for understanding the Jewish Enlightenment and the evolution of Jewish philosophy, highlighting its cultural importance. The book is presented as a facsimile reprint, maintaining the integrity of the original text.