Studies on Gersonides A Fourteenth-Century Jewish Philosopher-Scientist |
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| Editor:
| Freudenthal, |
| Series title: | Collection de Travaux de l'Académie Internationale d'Histoire des Sciences Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-09641-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1992 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $336.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume of essays is devoted to the scientific work of Gersonides (1288-1344), one of the greatest figures of Medieval Jewish thought. Gersonides' contributions to astronomy, mathematics, logic, natural science and psychology are analyzed within the context of the contemporary Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin scholarly traditions.
This volume of essays is devoted to the scientific work of Gersonides (1288-1344), one of the greatest figures of Medieval Jewish thought. Gersonides' contributions to astronomy, mathematics, logic, natural science and psychology are analyzed within the context of the contemporary Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin scholarly traditions.